Estimator

Description

Company Overview

Colorado Barricade is a leading provider of traffic safety services and equipment for the road repair, construction, and maintenance industry. Colorado Barricade's core services include traffic control planning and services, pavement marking, permanent sign, and related merchandise and equipment rental and sales. Customers include highway construction companies, the Department of Transportation, municipalities, and utilities.


Company Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a competitive salary, matching 401(k), excellent health, dental, and vision benefits, Flex Spending and Dependent Care, Supplemental Accident Insurance, Employer Paid Short Term Disability, Employer paid Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Employer-paid uniforms, and much more.

Colorado Barricade's Purpose

Builders of Safety, Opportunity, and Community

Mission

To be the leading safety company in America

Values:

We Are One

We Take Pride in the Win

We Figure it out for our customers

We Keep our Ego in Check.

Key Responsibilities

• Review construction plans, specifications, and project documents to prepare estimates and quantity takeoffs

• Develop preliminary budgets and estimates during General Contractor bidding phases

• Build accurate estimates using Maintenance of Traffic (MHT) plans produced by the Plans Department

• Interpret project drawings, traffic control plans, and scope requirements to determine labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor needs

• Maintain expected quote turnaround times and prioritize estimate requests appropriately

• Respond to customers, sales staff, and internal departments in a timely and professional manner

• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, and the Plans Department to ensure accurate project scoping and successful execution

• Support sales efforts by assisting with pricing strategy, revisions, value engineering, and project discussions

• Follow up on assigned quotes and maintain communication with customers regarding bid status and project updates

• Enter and manage quote activity, follow-up notes, opportunity tracking, and account-related information within Salesforce

• Maintain organized estimate files, bid documentation, and supporting project records

• Communicate resource needs, scheduling concerns, and operational impacts internally when necessary

• Assist in continuous improvement of estimating processes, workflows, and reporting standards
Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in construction estimating, traffic control, roadway construction, or related industries preferred

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and traffic control drawings

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, estimating software, and CRM systems such as Salesforce

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of traffic control, roadway safety standards, or MUTCD/CDOT requirements is a plus
Performance Expectations

• Timely turnaround of estimate requests

• Accurate and complete project estimates

• Consistent communication with customers and internal teams

• Proper follow-up and quote management

• Accurate Salesforce data entry and opportunity management

• Strong teamwork and internal collaboration

• Professional customer service and responsiveness