Project Estimator

Job TitleJob DescriptionResponsibilitiesCultivate new and existing business relationships by engaging in client pursuits, RFP's, and interviews; positively promote Company to external business partners and contactsEstablish and foster positive long-term relationships with all business partners including owners, architects, engineers and trade partnersProvide client with accurate estimates and value engineeringAssume single responsibility for larger, complex projects; assume overall responsibility for the preconstruction stage of each projectResponsible for creating detailed project budgets at conceptual, SD, DD and CD stagesIdentify tasks to be accomplished to satisfy contractual requirementsEnsures estimates, schedules, constructability reviews, value engineering efforts, cost report planning and purchase planning efforts and documents meet detail, schedule and quality requirements.Provide overall Preconstruction effort oversight and lead a project team and project solutionsManage estimating process through initial advertising/prequalification and solicitation of trade partners, bid evaluation process and awardCoordinating with multiple departments to complete Preconstruction effort at all drawing milestones and ensuring other departments have required information to perform their dutiesInterfaces with Owner, Architect/Engineers and trade partners to resolve technical matters during design or prebid, and provides engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.Organize departmental team so that each estimator involved knows responsibilities and deadlinesPrepare estimates for all stages of design from Conceptual through Final Construction Documents (Design/Build, Guaranteed Maximum Price, and Hard Bid diversity)Perform value engineering and life-cycle costingDevelop and write all bid packages and trade partners scopes of workCoordinates with Project Manager in award of subcontracts and writes all subcontractsFosters a positive reputation in the industry by building relationships and identifies project opportunities aligned with strategic plan and goalsOther duties as assignedEducationAssociates degree in Construction Management or EstimatingBachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferredExperience6+ years of estimating for general commercial constructionSkillsSolid computer skills; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, ExcelProficient in use of estimating software, Destini or Planswift preferredAble to read drawings and specificationsStrong understanding of commercial construction industry practices and standardsKnowledge of construction costs, project budgeting, vendor selection, client proposals and owner/architect/general contractor industry expertiseEmployment RequirementsVerifiable work referencesSuccessful completion of post-offer background & drug screensAll positions at GH Phipps are considered safety sensitive. Position may be required to visit a construction site at any time.In person, regular attendance requiredSalary and BenefitsThe salary range for this position is $97,000 – $118,000 annually and is dependent in experience and title/rank of position offered.Employer-paid benefits:Group Term Life and Additional Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) InsurancePaid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) – Colorado residentsShort-term disability insuranceLong-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramElective benefits:Health insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options. The HSA account includes an employer contribution, and employees opting out of medical benefits receive an opt-out incentive.Vision – VSPDental – EquitableSupplemental Benefits:Hospital CareCritical IllnessAccidental InjuryGroup Term Life Insurance401K – automatic paycheck deductions as designated by employeesCompensation:Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, participation in our employee stock ownership program (ESOP) on your first day of hire, and eligibility in our annual bonus program. Annual ESOP contributions and bonuses are dependent on company performance and are not guaranteed from year to year. Both ESOP and bonuses are calculated on one's eligible compensation for the year.Holidays and Paid-Time Off:Employees get seven paid holidays (designated) and one paid floating holiday.PTO may be used for vacation, sick time, or other personal matters and is based on years of employment and years of experience.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.