Gil Haugan Construction is seeking a Lead Estimator to manage estimating within GHC's construction project framework. This role oversees budgets and bids from preconstruction through final proposal--ensuring complete scope, accurate pricing, and competitive submissions.
The Lead Estimator works closely with GHC Project Managers, and leadership teams to pursue work that reflects our core values: Genuine, Hardworking, and Committed.
Key Responsibilities
Review drawings and specifications to define scope, risks, and bid requirements.
Prepare budgets, estimates, proposals, and scope clarifications.
Perform takeoffs, general conditions, bid packages, and procurement planning.
Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier pricing.
Identify scope gaps, exclusions, alternates, allowances, and value engineering options.
Coordinate with project managers on schedule and constructability.
Assist leadership with bid strategy, markups, fees, schedules, and final pricing.
Support hard-bid, negotiated, CMAR, and Design-Build opportunities.
Maintain historical cost data, pricing, and estimating resources.
Prepare clear project handoff information for awarded work.
Build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, architects, and engineers.
Represent GHC during pre-bid meetings, interviews, and project discussions.
Qualifications
Commercial construction estimating experience.
Ability to read architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications.
Estimating experience, including takeoffs, budgeting, bid leveling, and cost tracking.
Strong organizational, leadership, budgeting, and communication skills.
Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, Bluebeam, and related programs.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off and holidays
Growth opportunities within a values-driven company
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Sioux Falls, SD
Skills
Architectural Servicesunmatched
Bid Packagesunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Commercial Constructionunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Estimatesunmatched
Construction Projectsunmatched
Fee Scheduleunmatched
Historical Cost Principleunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Procurement Planningunmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Spreadsheetsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Value Engineeringunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
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