Lead Estimator

Our staff includes many of the region's most talented and experienced construction professionals. Saunders North provides excellent benefits, highly competitive compensation and an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects in the northern Colorado community.

As much as we believe in our history, reputation and continued success, we believe in our employees. They add value and help elevate the company to a higher level. Their skills and ideas only make this company better. Now take the next step to join Saunders Heath, and see where it takes you.

Saunders North aspires to be an organization made up of people who are passionate about growing and developing both as individuals and as an organization. We are not about acquiring and keeping employees who perform jobs, but rather about fostering exciting, fulfilling and rewarding lifetime careers.

Position Title Lead Estimator
Classification FLSA Exempt
Salary Range $81K - $92K/year
Reports to Director of Preconstruction Services
Position Type Full-Time
Purpose of the Role

Prepare complete estimates for assigned project(s) of medium size and complexity either directly or through subordinate personnel.

Functions / Duties

• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit cost and production rates used to generate estimates
• Review Request for Proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work
• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimates figures
• Interface with owner, A/E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility
• Follow awarded contracts as assigned - may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits; procuring material, etc.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Qualifications / Experience

• 4 year engineering degree or equivalent combinations technical training and/or experience
• 4-7 years estimating, cost control and/or engineering experience related to similar facility construction
• Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems are essential

Physical Demands

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position:

• Spends approximately 70% of the time sitting, and 30% of the time either standing or walking while on the job.
• Occasionally* lifts up to 30 lbs, when moving project binders, office supplies or files, and may stoop, kneel, crouch, and balance while performing these same functions.
• Occasionally required to climb, crawl, stoop and negotiate ladders, stairs or other routes at and within project sites in order to fulfill duties.
• Constantly uses verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as E-Mail, telephone and radio.
• Constantly employs eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery such as computer keyboard.
• Constantly utilizes full scope of visual capacity to travel to project sites and observe/verify project progress in addition to operating automated office equipment.

Constantly - Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time

Frequently - Activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasionally - Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Saunders Construction's Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Section 125 Plan
• 401k Plan / Safe Harbor plan
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Program
• Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.