Senior Estimator

Nunn Construction is seeking a motivated and detail oriented individual, looking for a long-term position, who takes pride in their work product and relationships. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent communication skills. This person must be detail-oriented, able to balance multiple tasks and thrive in a deadline-driven environment.

Working at Nunn is more than just collecting a paycheck. Nunn has comprehensive career development plans for all departments, where our employees’ ambition and hard work is recognized and supported with personal and professional growth opportunities. At Nunn, we also stress the importance of strong social connections amongst staff in cultivating a healthy and productive work environment. We host monthly team building activities and annual service opportunities to build a stronger team and relationships outside of work.

We believe in supporting each other and our community!

Nunn Construction is a Construction Manager/General Contractor specializing in commercial building projects that matter to Colorado communities including Municipal, Educational, Non-Profit/Faith-Based, Healthcare, and Commercial Office projects. Our Headquarters office is in Colorado Springs with additional offices in Pueblo and Durango, Colorado.

This is a full-time position in our Colorado Springs office. A Senior Estimator is responsible for the development of budgets and estimates, ensuring the design meets the construction budget while maximizing the scope of work on larger and more complex projects. The Senior Estimator will be tasked to provide leadership, training, and guidance to Estimators and Interns within the department to ensure that progress is within expected guidelines, and estimates are completed accurately and on time.

The Senior Estimator will receive oversight and guidance from a Preconstruction Manager.

Their main role in creating an organized budget sets the stage for the design and field team to complete a successful project that meets the Owner’s needs and expectations. They are responsible for working with the design team to provide all estimating services with our GMP and Design/Build Projects and lead hard bid estimates as required.

• Coordinate with Estimators, Architects, Operations Management, and Owner’s Representatives for coordination of preconstruction services, delivering projects at the lowest reasonable cost while maintaining compliance with contract documents and quality measures.
• Guide the project from preconstruction into construction, providing a road map through an organized estimate that is to be handed off to the field team for continued project success.
• Organize and lead OAC preconstruction meetings with Owners and participate in design team meetings. Manage the preparation of documents and meeting minutes.
• Communicate Nunn Construction’s Vision, Mission and Values in ways that gain the support of others.
• Mentor, motivate and guide others to reach personal, professional, and company-wide goals.

• Support Business Development efforts by maintaining client relationships, offering technical expertise and advice throughout the entire timeline – from opportunity to pursuit through execution of awarded contract.
• Engage with co-workers in a professional and personable manner. Communicate clearly, and mediate conflicts between team members when they arise.
• Work alongside co-workers to share ideas and knowledge, helping those around you to succeed.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Owners, Architects, Subcontractors and Project Stakeholders through effective and consistent communication and coordination.

• Create and manage the preconstruction phase schedule by identifying potential long lead items, manage lead times, obtain and incorporate schedule feedback from the assigned operations team, identify needs for potential bid packages or early award of trades, present schedule to Owners, Design Team and Project Stakeholders. Coordinate with assigned Operations team to integrate the preconstruction schedule into the overall…