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GH Phipps Construction Companies
Project Estimator
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What they do
An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.
$74,220 / year median in Colorado
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Project Estimator GH Phipps Construction Companies
- 4.2 Greenwood Village, CO Job Details $97,000
- $118,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee stock ownership plan Life insurance Qualifications Construction industry experience Commercial building projects Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
Cultivate new and existing business relationships by engaging in client pursuits, RFP's, and interviews; positively promote Company to external business partners and contacts Establish and foster positive long-term relationships with all business partners including owners, architects, engineers and trade partners Provide client with accurate estimates and value engineering Assume single responsibility for larger, complex projects; assume overall responsibility for the preconstruction stage of each project Responsible for creating detailed project budgets at conceptual, SD, DD and CD stages Identify tasks to be accomplished to satisfy contractual requirements Ensures 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 solutions Manage estimating process through initial advertising/prequalification and solicitation of trade partners, bid evaluation process and award Coordinating with multiple departments to complete Preconstruction effort at all drawing milestones and ensuring other departments have required information to perform their duties Interfaces 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 deadlines Prepare 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 costing Develop and write all bid packages and trade partners scopes of work Coordinates with Project Manager in award of subcontracts and writes all subcontracts Fosters a positive reputation in the industry by building relationships and identifies project opportunities aligned with strategic plan and goals Other duties as assignedEDUCATION
Associates degree in Construction Management or Estimating Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferredEXPERIENCE
6+ years of estimating for general commercial construction SKILLS Solid computer skills; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel Proficient in use of estimating software, Destini or Planswift preferred Able to read drawings and specifications Strong understanding of commercial construction industry practices and standards Knowledge of construction costs, project budgeting, vendor selection, client proposals and owner/architect/general contractor industry expertiseEMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Verifiable work references Successful completion of post-offer background & drug screens All 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 BENEFITS
The 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) Insurance Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)- Colorado residents Short-term disability insurance Long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Elective 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
- VSP Dental
Equitable Supplemental Benefits:
Hospital Care Critical Illness Accidental Injury Group Term Life Insurance 401K- automatic paycheck deductions as designated by employees Compensation 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.