Chief Estimator

CFC is a general contractor/construction manager founded on the traditions of working hard, working smart, building well and have fun each day. CFC enjoys strong client relationships and strives to foster team excellence on each project with our clients and design partners. Our motto is REAL BUILDERS. REAL RESULTS. CFC's project portfolio includes mountain resort facilities, hospitality, commercial and multi-family residential. Primary markets are metro-Denver and Colorado ski areas.

Reports directly to the Director of Preconstruction. Leads a team of several junior and a senior estimator in the preparation of accurate and timely bids and estimates. Provides and oversees estimating services on a number of assigned projects. Is a working member of the preconstruction team and is accountable for her/his own estimating work as well as supervising, training, and leading the estimating team's contributions to the company's success.

CFC's 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; as is a quest for continuous improvement in construction and management techniques.

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 has the ability to 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.

• 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

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite