Senior Construction Estimator - Multifamily and Commercial Construction - Base Salary to 150k/year - Grand Junction, CO

• Our client is an established developer and general contractor specializing in multifamily residential, commercial, assisted living, and luxury residential construction throughout Western Colorado. They provide full-service construction management from preconstruction and estimating through project completion and are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to join their growing team.
• The Senior Construction Estimator will lead the estimating process for ground-up construction projects, preparing accurate conceptual and detailed cost estimates while collaborating with project management, subcontractors, vendors, and ownership teams throughout the preconstruction process.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare complete construction cost estimates for multifamily, commercial, assisted living, and residential construction projects.
• Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and project documentation to develop accurate quantity takeoffs and pricing.
• Analyze drawings and specifications to identify project scope, potential risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing across all construction trades.
• Develop detailed labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and general conditions estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs using construction plans and specifications.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and final bid estimates.
• Develop project budgets, value engineering recommendations, and cost comparisons.
• Prepare bid proposals, prequalification packages, and pre-bid documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, engineers, and ownership throughout preconstruction.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions and project feasibility.
• Develop project schedules and sequencing assumptions to support estimating efforts.
• Identify project risks and develop contingency recommendations.
• Monitor construction market pricing, labor trends, and material costs.
• Ensure all bids are submitted accurately and before required deadlines.
• Present estimates and pricing recommendations to management and clients.
• Support contract negotiations and project turnover to operations teams.
• Maintain estimating databases, historical pricing, and vendor relationships.
• Stay current on estimating software, construction technology, and industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of hands-on construction estimating experience.
• 5+ years of construction estimating experience responsible for estimating all major construction scopes.
• Experience estimating multifamily and commercial construction projects.
• Experience preparing detailed quantity takeoffs, conceptual estimates, and competitive bid proposals.
• Experience soliciting and evaluating subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Experience negotiating pricing with subcontractors and vendors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, building materials, labor productivity, and current market pricing.
• Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with estimating and construction management software, including Procore, JobTread (or JobTrend), Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors.

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 120k - 150k/year
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Additional company benefits

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