Lead 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

Lead Estimator / Express Division

Classification

FLSA Exempt

Salary Range

$86K - $100K/year

Reports to

Director of Preconstruction

Position Type

Full-Time

Purpose of the Role

Prepare complete estimates for assigned project(s) of small to medium size and complexity in our Express Division.

Functions / Duties

• Follow all company procedures
• Competently perform all duties and responsibilities of an Estimator
• Ability to prepare complete conceptual, GMP, and hard bid estimates on a variety projects, including related owner deliverables
• Ability to assist on more complex scopes on larger projects
• Interface with owner, architect(s)/engineer(s), and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility
• Identify and budget/estimate project items that are not readily or clearly shown on the project documents
• Continue to build relationships with subcontractors/suppliers
• Build relationships with architects/engineers/consultants/owners
• Continue to build collaborative and respectful relationships with Operations
• Successfully lead and prepare bid submittal forms in collaboration with Operations and Marketing, as required
• Maintain regular communication with Operations to understand any challenges that are affecting budget, profitability, subcontractor performance, or constructability
• Continue to provide and receive constructive criticism in a respectful manner that strengthens the team and individuals
• Complete all tasks as required by the project deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Advanced verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Continuously improve personal and technical abilities to enhance the department and company
• Successfully lead all preconstruction/estimating efforts on projects from kick off to operations handoff.
• Provide oversite and direction for estimators on projects
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work
• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimates figures
• Understand subcontractor prequalification process
• Good understanding of project risk items

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Qualifications / Experience

• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations technical training and/or experience
• 4 to 7 years estimating, cost control and/or engineering experience related to similar facility construction
• Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control, as well as ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
• Advanced plan reading abilities
• Advanced 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.