Heavy Civil Construction – Estimator

Heavy Civil Construction Company with a reputation for quality projects and innovative solutions for over 26 years.  Offices on both the Front Range and the Western Slope.  We believe the employees are our most valuable resource and because we value people, our projects succeed.  What do we do?  We build things!

Employees are vital to who we are and what we do. We seek employees who share our values and high standards and who dedicate themselves to progressing, growing, and expanding in their abilities.  We offer a competitive compensation package, generous benefits, and professional development/training. 

Job Summary:

The Estimator will the development of detailed cost estimates and proposals for heavy civil construction projects. 2+ years construction estimating experience preferred.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare portions of contract proposal estimates for one or more disciplines, including the determination of applicable project plans and specifications.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs using AGTEK and Bluebeam
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Calculate various statistical data: quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour, equipment, etc.
• Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• Participate in developing project updates and bid package estimate documents.
• Maintain files of working documents for back-up for estimate figures.
• Assist in the monitoring of conceptual estimates with actual cost data.
• Minimum supervision provided when estimating items in own discipline.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in B2W estimating software or equivalent program for Civil Estimating.
• Proficiency in Agtek takeoff software preferred.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam preferred

Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off