K2 Staffing, LLC
Sr. Estimator (Commercial Construction)
K2 Staffing, LLC, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Summary
Our client is a large Commercial General Contractor seeking an experienced and self‑motivated individual to join our Procurement Department as a
Senior Estimator . The Estimator should be able to take a strategic approach to winning with creative planning and development experience and should be a demonstrated team player with the ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere through the preconstruction efforts. He/she should have outstanding presentation skills and the ability to “interview” with Owners and develop and maintain client relationships.
Duties & Responsibilities
Reads and outlines project specifications
Discusses and establishes bid strategies, concerns, and advantages
Defines major or priority subcontractors
Directs Plans Coordinators for vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination using SmartBid
Establishes, writes, and reviews work scopes for subcontractors
Conducts pre‑bid meetings with MHC Operations personnel and Subcontractors as needed
Assists operations staff on project logistics, staging, phasing plans, and coordination
Sets up Bid Day Summaries and General Requirements Set up bid spreadsheets or conceptual spreadsheets to complete a bid
Accurately takes off as required for CSI Divisions 1-46
Prices items of both self‑performed and sub‑contracted work on a unit priced basis
Utilizes Subcontractor and Field production Data to establish database pricing
Improves existing subcontractor relationships and gets to know the subcontractors/suppliers
Monitors coverage with the plans coordinators and solicits new subcontractors to bid
Reviews and executes bid forms, bid bonds, etc., on bid projects
Reviews estimates for accuracy, constructability, and risks
Relies on judgment and experience to plan and establish deadlines
Assists Estimating Department as needed to facilitate teamwork
Assigns and reviews all work scopes and helps as needed to meet deadlines for bid and negotiated projects
Leads the conceptual budgeting and preconstruction portion of the Procurement Process
Participates in owner interviews and leads presentations of estimates and proposals to sell our efforts
Tracks Value Analysis items from Development/Acceptance/Non‑Acceptance/Inclusion into proposal
Assists with constructability reviews, system analysis of building components, and MEP Systems
Leads and completes multiple 15M+ projects at a time
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
At least eight (8) years of experience as an estimator in Commercial Construction
Experience with projects over $15 Million
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, procedures, technology, and programs within the construction field
A certain degree of creativity and innovation is required to out‑plan the competition
Must be able to lead an estimate and take full charge of either a conceptual or hard bid
Must be able to use strategic and innovative methods to obtain sub coverage for bids, especially in new geographic areas
Experience with self‑performance of concrete and carpentry highly desired
Must be able to schedule and train Estimators in all aspects of estimating
Proficient in Timberline, OST, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with company match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Long‑term and Short‑term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
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Senior Estimator . The Estimator should be able to take a strategic approach to winning with creative planning and development experience and should be a demonstrated team player with the ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere through the preconstruction efforts. He/she should have outstanding presentation skills and the ability to “interview” with Owners and develop and maintain client relationships.
Duties & Responsibilities
Reads and outlines project specifications
Discusses and establishes bid strategies, concerns, and advantages
Defines major or priority subcontractors
Directs Plans Coordinators for vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination using SmartBid
Establishes, writes, and reviews work scopes for subcontractors
Conducts pre‑bid meetings with MHC Operations personnel and Subcontractors as needed
Assists operations staff on project logistics, staging, phasing plans, and coordination
Sets up Bid Day Summaries and General Requirements Set up bid spreadsheets or conceptual spreadsheets to complete a bid
Accurately takes off as required for CSI Divisions 1-46
Prices items of both self‑performed and sub‑contracted work on a unit priced basis
Utilizes Subcontractor and Field production Data to establish database pricing
Improves existing subcontractor relationships and gets to know the subcontractors/suppliers
Monitors coverage with the plans coordinators and solicits new subcontractors to bid
Reviews and executes bid forms, bid bonds, etc., on bid projects
Reviews estimates for accuracy, constructability, and risks
Relies on judgment and experience to plan and establish deadlines
Assists Estimating Department as needed to facilitate teamwork
Assigns and reviews all work scopes and helps as needed to meet deadlines for bid and negotiated projects
Leads the conceptual budgeting and preconstruction portion of the Procurement Process
Participates in owner interviews and leads presentations of estimates and proposals to sell our efforts
Tracks Value Analysis items from Development/Acceptance/Non‑Acceptance/Inclusion into proposal
Assists with constructability reviews, system analysis of building components, and MEP Systems
Leads and completes multiple 15M+ projects at a time
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
At least eight (8) years of experience as an estimator in Commercial Construction
Experience with projects over $15 Million
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, procedures, technology, and programs within the construction field
A certain degree of creativity and innovation is required to out‑plan the competition
Must be able to lead an estimate and take full charge of either a conceptual or hard bid
Must be able to use strategic and innovative methods to obtain sub coverage for bids, especially in new geographic areas
Experience with self‑performance of concrete and carpentry highly desired
Must be able to schedule and train Estimators in all aspects of estimating
Proficient in Timberline, OST, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with company match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Long‑term and Short‑term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
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