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Concrete Estimator
Littleton, CO
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The Company:

Concrete Curb & Paving was established in 1982 and exclusively paves concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and drivelanes for new civil construction and land development projects around the Denver metro area. Our customers are some of the largest homebuilders in the country including Richmond, NASH, Century. CCP is widely regarded as the best in class paver in Colorado and our competitive advantage comes from superior culture, operating processes, supplier relationships, quality of crew and machinery.


Company Values:

  • Pride in Our Work: Deep satisfaction in the quality of our work
  • Care for Others: We have a genuine concern for the well-being of others
  • Hungry: We enjoy a challenge and are always looking for ways to improve
  • Creative Problem Solving: We are thinkers, innovative, and problem solvers


The Position:

The Estimator will be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of estimates for jobs to be bid and should have extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and engineering and industry principles. The candidate will also have an innovative and client focus approach and will work well as part of the project team.


Responsibilities:

  • Reviews Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings (if applicable) and/or site visits to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimate
  • Uses standardized tools and processes to prepare accurate, competitive, and timely estimates of project cost and durations. Complete take-offs to calculate estimate quantities using software such as Bluebeam
  • Gathers details and maintains current market data necessary to accurately estimate construction, material and soft costs associated with project construction. Familiarity with standard construction industry concepts, practices
  • Ability to drive innovation of new processes while supporting corporate standards for quality
  • Thoroughly reviews estimate scope and pricing with CEO prior to client submission
  • Schedules job handoff meeting with field leadership, prepares submittals, prepares budget
  • Comfortable operating in a team environment working with third party customers, Developers, Design Engineers, General Construction Estimators, Pre-Construction Managers, and Construction Managers on a regular basis
  • Is proactive in maintaining and updating knowledge of state and local municipality specifications
  • Maintains current information on unit pricing from suppliers and subcontractors
  • Assists with job costing meetings
  • Drives the pipeline goals by participating in sales/ bidding strategy, drives new leads, follows up on submitted bids
  • Other duties as assigned by management


Required Qualifications:

  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field or CCP / CEP Certification in lieu of degree
  • Minimum 5 years experience in an estimating role with projects that include at least some of the following: Concrete flatwork, asphalt, sitework and finish grading, demolition and environmental, overlot grading, wet utilities
  • Minimum 3 years of civil and concrete experience (field or office related)
  • Ability to do moderate math equations, understand financial concepts, and interpret computerized cost data and systems, engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and other construction documents
  • Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project. Must be able to build models in Excel
  • Ability to perform takeoffs using software such as Bluebeam
  • Excellent verbal and written communication (English), organizational, grammatical, and prioritization/time-management skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under tight deadlines
  • Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize work requests
  • Must be a self starter and be self motivated
  • Performs other duties as assigned



Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of B2W Estimate
  • ACI Certified


Salary + Benefits:

  • Competitive salary, plus bonus and incentive programs - we hire quality people for the long haul. If the company does well then you share in that
  • Company truck and phone
  • Excellent health insurance from United Healthcare
  • Paid holidays and two weeks of PTO. 3 weeks of PTO after 2 years
  • 401k savings with company match
  • Excellent growth potential within Concrete Curb and Paving and Saturn Five holding company



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