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Chief Estimator

Company is confidential
Salary
Competitive
Employment
Full Time
Real Estate Field
Location
Denver
 CO
Postal Code
80530
Country
United States

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Description


Location:         Denver, Colorado, United States

Category:        Industrial : Construction


Job Type
:        Permanent

Our client is in search of a Chief Estimator responsible for the development of detailed cost estimates as well as schematic budgets for commercial construction projects, in the retail and public/municipal sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to mold and structure the estimating program for the success and continued growth of the company.

Company Background

Locally owned and operated, the client is a leading General Contracting firm located in Frederick, Colorado performing work along its Front Range.  The Firm employs an average of 130 persons while also performing work in New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Kansas, California, Nebraska, South Dakota, Oklahoma and Texas. Their breadth of expertise in municipal projects such as town halls and fire stations, secondary and higher education facilities, office buildings, and large grocery retail complexes

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the Estimating Department and oversee team members
  • Identify scope requirements for each project, have a great working knowledge of all facets of construction, with an emphasis in retail construction
  • Manage and maintain the subcontractor data base, screen subcontractors for best fit
  • Professional representation and close coordination with Business Development to ensure successful awards
  • Develop and maintain accurate unit cost data base
  • Provide support and work closely with Project Managers in preparing estimates
  • Recognize and identify long lead items and value engineering options
  • Assist in development of project schedules, and cost controls
  • Work well with office staff, be a great fit and a team player.
  • Ensure all scope has been captured in submitted bids
  • Explore and advise the Management team on current and upcoming technologies and software to improve the Estimating Department

Education / Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in one of the following - Business, Engineering, Construction or Architecture
  • Excellent in Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in construction related cost estimating for commercial construction
  • Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in Construction Project Management or Engineering
  • Must be a good people person and have great communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to read and understand plans, specifications, lease exhibits, landlord requirements, work letters etc.
  • Highly organized, efficient, motivated, ethical, entrepreneurial spirit

 Benefits

  • Health
  • Dental
  • 401K
  • Company Incentive
  • Holidays

 

Job Functions


 

Job Sector


Not specified

 

Experience


2+ to 5 years


This job is no longer active.

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