Chief Estimator/Preconstruction, Multifamily

Our client company is a general contractor / construction manager founded on the traditions of working hard, working smart, building well and have fun each day.

This position currently focuses on MULTIFAMILY only.

Reports directly to the Director of Preconstruction. accurate and timely bids and. Provides and oversees estimating services on a number of assigned projects.

Is a working member of the preconstruction team and leads a team of junior estimators as well as a senior estimator. The Chief Estimator is accountable for their own estimating work as well as supervising, training, and leading the estimating team’s contributions to the company’s success.

The expectation is that the Chief Estimator is a key position within the company. Client relationships are critical. The Chief Estimator will be capable of producing, leading, and training the estimating team’s effort at developing accurate and timely quantity surveys and estimates that are consistent with the company’s goals for safety, quality, schedule and profit.

Successful experience building and estimating large, difficult projects and concrete structures; including a mixture of commercial and multifamily projects is very important.

Essential Functions :

Keeps company management informed of estimating workload, deadlines, and commitments.

Leads new work procurement by producing and participating in estimates, working with subcontractors, and participating in proposals and presentations.

Leads, manages, and trains all estimators in the following estimating duties :

Performs detailed drawing and specifications review

Performs detailed quantity takeoff and unit price estimating

Performs initial estimate of direct pricing items

Performs logistics studies for general conditions pricing

Builds the bid day closing sheet

Builds bid recap scope sheets accounting for all divisions of the work

Creates bid solicitations and instructions to bidders

Participates in updating contractor bidders list and soliciting new bidders

Logs all contract documents, addenda and supplemental information

Performs constructability review

Places or assigns advertisements for bids as needed

Leads or assists in bid day activity

Performs final bid closing reconciliation

Presents or assists in presenting bid proposals

Supports estimating strategies on assigned projects

Analyzes risk exposure for all assigned projects

Initiates and maintains positive working relationships with clients and consultants to facilitate successful project execution.

Represents the company in project meetings.

Collaborates with operations staff during design development, bidding and hand off

Ensures project safety standards and environmental programs are appropriately addressed in project estimates.

Assists in all aspects of project planning and estimate reviews, as required.

Reviews all assigned estimates for accuracy and completeness and overall presentation prior to internal review by the V.P. of Preconstruction

Required Skills :

Displays consistent and exceptional leadership skills and training capabilities.

Continuously cultivates and maintains positive relations with multiple sources (A / E’s, sub-contractors, consultants, trade association, etc.

and helps facilitate the company-wide proactive cultivation of relationships.

Is an excellent communicator and an ambassador for the company.

Has a thorough knowledge of building systems, current market pricing, and practical application of modern quantification and estimating techniques from conceptual and schematic design through final GMP budgets.

Is detail oriented and can produce accurate and timely quantity surveys and estimates for large building projects.

Demonstrates the ability to hit established deadlines.

Possesses a demonstrated passion for estimating.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

10 20 years of progressive experience in the construction industry, with the majority of time spent in estimating and project management on commercial and multi-family residential projects.

Applicants must reside in or have immediate plans to relocate to the Denver Metro area. Denver area experience preferred.

Salary : $127,000 - $150,000 (based on experience)

Bonus : up to 20%

Benefits include :

Vehicle Allowance $1,100 / month

100% Company Paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for Employee

Life insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Saving Account

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (includes sick time)

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Company Cell Phone or Reimbursement for Company Use of Personal Cell Phone

Additional Job Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.