Senior Estimator

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Sampson Construction has built its reputation for integrity by serving as a trusted partner in commercial construction for over 70 years. Every client’s needs, goals and budget become Sampson Construction’s uncompromising standard of success. Sampson Construction is an industry leader, driven by advancements that continuously enhance the standards of quality for clients.

The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing budgets, estimates, and prebid packages for construction projects delivered in Construction Management and Design‑Bid‑Build formats. The position is based in either Johnstown, CO or Denver, CO, based on preference.

• Displays professional communication with all parties involved in the construction project, including effective conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Builds relationships with Owner, design team, subcontractors, and suppliers that reflect and support company core values while meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
• Attends meetings with Owner, Architect, Contractor team, prebid meetings, and site tours.
• Manages assigned project(s) to ensure timely completion of estimates.
• Assembles estimates and reviews with other team members for completeness and accuracy.
• Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to bid.
• Executes quantity take-off using varying levels of construction documents.
• Ensures adequate participation from subcontractor and supplier bidders.
• Creates estimates when predetermined standard(s) are not available.
• Analyzes documents to understand risk and opportunities and articulates to management.
• Informs immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer database.
• Helps prepare for and participate in proposals and interviews seeking new business opportunities.
• Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Supervises other members of the estimating team as assigned.
• Monitors estimated vs. actual cost and maintains cost histories and database.
• Contributes to managing and maintaining subcontractor database.

• Follows department protocol regarding confidentiality of data and information.
• Excellent ability to analyze complex or diverse information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively in any situation.
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Office suite, on‑screen takeoff program, estimating software.
• Accuracy and thoroughness – monitors work to ensure quality.
• Excellent prioritizing and planning skills.
• Dependable – consistently at work and on time.
• Ability to work alone/self‑sufficient or lead a team of estimators.

• Construction Management degree or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of estimating, preconstruction, or operational experience with projects up to 25 million dollars and larger.
• Knowledgeable of typical commercial construction components: site/civil, foundation and structural systems, exterior and interior finishes, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Sampson Construction is dedicated to advancing diversity, inclusion and equality in everything we do. As an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates and assure that they will receive consideration for this position regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity.