Estimator / Express Division

Founded in 1972, Saunders Construction provides integrated construction management, general contracting (CM/GC) and commercial real estate development services to a variety of market types in the Rocky Mountain region. Our values are why we exist and the cornerstone of all our decisions. Our reputation and relationships are based on Care, Collaboration, Commitment and Community. Ranked as one of the largest contractors in Colorado, Saunders has over $8 billion in successful projects encompassing a diverse portfolio of work across 18 market types.

Position Title

Estimator / Express Division

Classification

FLSA Exempt

Salary Range

$77K - $86K/year

Reports to

Director of Preconstruction Services

Position Type

Full-Time

Purpose of the Role

Assist in preparing complete estimates for assigned projects(s) of small to medium size and complexity in our Express Division.

Functions / Duties

• Follow all company procedures
• Review and incorporate historical data from recent and past project history, discussions with subcontractors, etc. into unit cost and production rates used to generate budget/estimate
• Review specifications, drawings, attend prebid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of budget/estimate
• Prepare budgets/estimates by completing takeoffs of scope of work
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures
• Contact and communicate with all subcontractors to ensure pricing and scope of work are complete and accurate
• Coordinate total budgeting/estimating effort relevant to particular project as assigned
• Maintain files of working documents as backup for budget/estimate figures
• Review awarded contracts prior to issuance to subcontractors. This may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, etc.
• Build relationships with subcontractors/suppliers
• Build team oriented and respectful relationships with Operations
• Provide and receive constructive criticism in a respectful manner that strengthens the team and individuals
• Complete all tasks, as required, by the project deadlines
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Good verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Continuously improve personal and technical abilities to enhance the department and company
• Support all preconstruction/estimating efforts on projects from kick off to budget handoff
• Develop quantity take offs using Beck Destini (estimating software) from concept to construction documents on small to large projects with varying complexity
• Prepare bidders lists and solicitations to be distributed to subcontractors and follow-up with personal phone calls
• Develop scope tabulation summaries to compare and analyze subcontractor quotes for incorporation into the estimate
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Qualifications / Experience

• 4-year engineering or construction management degree is required
• Commercial construction field experience or experience with estimating, cost control and/or engineering experience related to general contracting is desirable
• 1 to 4 years of estimating, cost control and/or engineering experience related to similar facility construction.
• Minimal estimating, cost control, and engineering experience related to similar facility construction.
• Good knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control, as well as ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
• Good plan reading abilities
• Good level of proficiency in required estimating software

Physical Demands

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position:

• Spends approximately 70% of the time sitting, and 30% of the time either standing or walking while on the job.
• Occasionally* lifts up to 50 lbs, when moving project binders, office supplies or files, and may stoop, kneel, crouch, and balance while performing these same functions.
• Occasionally required to climb, crawl, stoop and negotiate ladders, stairs or other routes at and within project sites in order to fulfill duties.
• Constantly uses verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as E-Mail, telephone and radio.
• Constantly employs eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery such as computer keyboard.
• Constantly utilizes full scope of visual capacity to travel to project sites and observe/verify project progress in addition to operating automated office equipment.

Constantly - Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time

Frequently - Activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasionally - Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Saunders Construction's Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Section 125 Plan
• 401k Plan / Safe Harbor plan
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Program
• Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• FAMLI Leave
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability

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This posting is intended for individual applicants.