Key Talent Group is a recruiting firm committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with both candidates and clients. We focus on win-win strategies and uncovering out of the box solutions.

Our client, a General Contractor located in Northern Colorado is looking to hire an Estimator to join the team.

Job Overview:

Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates. Projects range from $3M – 75M. Company performs as role of Construction Management, General Contractor or Design Build.

Duties/Responsibilities Overview:

•         Review project plans, requirements and specifications

•         Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing

•         Coordinate subcontract solicitations and jobwalks

•         Determine labor and construction equipment costs

•         Prepare conceptual estimates

•         Meet and maintain bidding and work schedules

•         Submit requisitions for purchase of materials

•         Compare competitive trade bids

•         Review preliminary quotes and pre-bid estimates with Project Manager Secure all bid documents (bid forms and quote letters)

•         Prepare subcontractor bid list and submit drawings to subcontractors

•         Participate in bid compilation on bid day

•         Assist jobsite staff with estimates after bid award

•         Perform post-bid buyouts (if applicable)

•         Maintain good relationship with suppliers and subcontractors

•         Supervise and train estimating staff (if applicable)

•         Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Education, Skills and Experience Required

•         Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience

•         Minimum 3 years project engineering or related experience

•         Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings

•         Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations

•         Working knowledge of construction costs and principles

•         Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable)

•         Drafting and computer skills