Construction Estimator

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From the day you are hired, we support you in your career – providing new opportunities and allowing you to focus on the unique skills and value you bring to the company. As a member of the Shaw Team, you will stand out as a world‑class construction professional. While we take our work seriously, we promote a fun, safe, supportive, and encouraging work environment.

We also encourage work/life balance and community involvement for all of our employees.

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That’s why in 2024, The Denver Post named Shaw to the “Top Work Place” list for the fourth time. #We Are Shaw  means more than just working at Shaw; it represents the diversity, safety culture and community of Shaw.

Provide estimating services during preconstruction from projects $20M+. Supports the preconstruction managers, senior estimators, or project managers as assigned on all types of building contracts.

• Gather, calculate, and compile data and information from quantity surveys, plans and specifications to use in preparing an overall estimate or portion of an estimate under general supervision
• Review project specifications, drawings, attend pre‑con meetings to understand scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Responsible for advanced quantity surveys and quantification of select subcontractor trades
• Prepare scopes of work with suppliers and subcontractors for review by pre‑construction or project managers
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity reports, etc., into unit and man‑hour figures
• Analyze and post subcontractor quotes
• Maintain Budget Status log
• Analyze value engineering
• Collect and prepare historical cost analysis
• Foster positive internal relationships with project teams safety, operations, and accounting
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with owner, architect, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Attend meetings as directed with architect and/or owner to gather and disseminate information regarding projects

• A Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or similar major is required
• Minimum of three years of vertical building and/or estimating experience. Previous field experience essential to the position

• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices
• Excellent oral and written skills required
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of CostOS, On‑Screen Take‑off, and familiarity with Microsoft office suite programs
• Knowledge of Asta (scheduling software)

• Pay Type:
  
  Salary
• Pay Range: $85,000 to $100,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience.
• Other Compensation:
  Bonus commensurate with individual performance, company performance, and experience.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
• Life and AD&D Insurance (company paid) and Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance (employee paid)
• Long‑term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• Short‑term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance (employee paid)