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Senior Construction Estimator - Multifamily and Commercial Construction - Base Salary to 150k/year - Grand Junction, CO

AllSearch Professional Staffing Inc.

Grand Junction, CO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Architectural Engineering, Assisted Living, Best Practices, Bid Packages, Bidding, Budget Management, Civil Engineering, Commercial Construction, Construction, Construction Estimating Software, Construction Drawings, Construction Estimates, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Construction Projects, Contract Negotiation, Contract Requirements, Cost Control, Cost Engineering, Cost Estimates, Database Administration, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Financial Trend Analysis, Health Insurance, Market Tracking, Market Trend Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multi-Family Buildings, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Project Development, Project Estimates, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Residential Construction, Risk Analysis, Schedule Development, Schematics, Team Player, Time Management, Value Engineering, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Grand Junction, CO
POSTED
19 days ago

Senior Construction Estimator - Multifamily and Commercial Construction - Base Salary to 150k/year - Grand Junction, CO
  • Our client is an established developer and general contractor specializing in multifamily residential, commercial, assisted living, and luxury residential construction throughout Western Colorado. They provide full-service construction management from preconstruction and estimating through project completion and are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to join their growing team.
  • The Senior Construction Estimator will lead the estimating process for ground-up construction projects, preparing accurate conceptual and detailed cost estimates while collaborating with project management, subcontractors, vendors, and ownership teams throughout the preconstruction process.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare complete construction cost estimates for multifamily, commercial, assisted living, and residential construction projects.
  • Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and project documentation to develop accurate quantity takeoffs and pricing.
  • Analyze drawings and specifications to identify project scope, potential risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing across all construction trades.
  • Develop detailed labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and general conditions estimates.
  • Perform quantity takeoffs using construction plans and specifications.
  • Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and final bid estimates.
  • Develop project budgets, value engineering recommendations, and cost comparisons.
  • Prepare bid proposals, prequalification packages, and pre-bid documentation.
  • Coordinate with project managers, architects, engineers, and ownership throughout preconstruction.
  • Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions and project feasibility.
  • Develop project schedules and sequencing assumptions to support estimating efforts.
  • Identify project risks and develop contingency recommendations.
  • Monitor construction market pricing, labor trends, and material costs.
  • Ensure all bids are submitted accurately and before required deadlines.
  • Present estimates and pricing recommendations to management and clients.
  • Support contract negotiations and project turnover to operations teams.
  • Maintain estimating databases, historical pricing, and vendor relationships.
  • Stay current on estimating software, construction technology, and industry best practices.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of hands-on construction estimating experience.
  • 5+ years of construction estimating experience responsible for estimating all major construction scopes.
  • Experience estimating multifamily and commercial construction projects.
  • Experience preparing detailed quantity takeoffs, conceptual estimates, and competitive bid proposals.
  • Experience soliciting and evaluating subcontractor and supplier pricing.
  • Experience negotiating pricing with subcontractors and vendors.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, building materials, labor productivity, and current market pricing.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with estimating and construction management software, including Procore, JobTread (or JobTrend), Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors.

Compensation:
  • Base salary in the 120k - 150k/year
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Health insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Additional company benefits

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About the Company

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AllSearch Professional Staffing Inc.

AllSearch is one of the leading providers of industrial sales recruiting, manufacturing recruiting, HVAC recruiting, and construction / building product recruitment in the United States today. In complement to our largest practices, we also run long-standing, thriving niche recruitment practices specializing in the areas of both Insurance, and Engineering. Each practice is run by an industry veteran who spent a more than a decade working hands–on within the industry their recruiting practice represents. Talk about inside knowledge! Whether you’re a client looking for premier talent, or a candidate looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we can help you reach your goals. #StepYourJobUp

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
https://www.allsearchinc.com

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