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Senior Estimator

@ Nelson Pipeline Constructors
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Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States
$100k-$140k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Generating bids, Coordinating teams, Building relationships
Requirements Summary:5+ years estimating experience; experience in wet utilities; strong cross-team communication; proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating tools (B2W, BlueBeam).
Technical Tools Mentioned:Bluebeam, B2W, Microsoft Office, MS Project
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Description

Nelson Pipeline is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Estimator to join our team. As a Senior Estimator, you will primarily focus on estimating bids, suggesting process efficiencies and building & maintaining relationships with client and potential clients. You’ll have close collaboration with Pre-Construction, Project Management, Field Operations, and various other departments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Generate accurate and competitive bids using Nelson Pipeline's software systems (B2W, MS Office, MS Project, & Bluebeam)
  • Cross-train and coordinate with Estimating, Project Management, and Pre-Construction teams to align technical aspects of projects related to production, bidding, and estimation
  • Build & maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and customers to develop new partnerships
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of the bidding process, including evaluating plans and bid documents to inform bid decisions
  • Communicate directly with clients to respond to bid requests and inquiries
  • Assess the time, value, and complexity of each bid, adjusting workload as needed
  • Conduct site visits (Pre-Bid) to gain insight into existing conditions and project scope
  • Ensure thorough knowledge of local municipalities, construction standards, and specifications, including soils reports
  • Collaborate early in the pre-bid phase with Field Supervision and continue communication throughout the project
  • Facilitate bid reviews with Superintendents or Project Managers for complex site conditions (e.g., rock excavation, dewatering, street work)
  • Conduct final bid reviews with Estimating Team to evaluate production rates, job challenges, pricing, and margins
  • Solicit quotes from subcontractors and suppliers (minimum of three per bid
  • Propose Value Engineering ideas to enhance project profitability, reduce costs, and optimize construction timeline
  • Communicate consistently with the Project Manager, Field Superintendent, and General Contractor, and collaborate on change order
  • Lead handoff meetings when projects are awarded, outlining key project details to staf
  • Participate in post-project completion meetings to assess successes and areas for improvement

Requirements

  •      5+ years of estimating experience preferred
  •      Experience in wet utilities industry
  •      Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with strong communication skills across departments, vendors, and suppliers
  •      Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other estimating software tools such as B2W & BlueBeam

 

Benefits:

 

  •      Competitive PTO + 7 Company Holidays
  •      Weekly Pay
  •      Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  •      Company-Funded HSA
  •      Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
  •      Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
  •      401K investment opportunity 
  •      Employee Assistance Program (EAP)