Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

What is the opportunity?

Key responsibilities will include :

• Pricing and bidding of construction projects with an ability to price alternative opportunities.
• Understanding construction methods and identifying constructability issues
• Developing complete and accurate conceptual budgets based solely on a written narrative and/or concept plan.
• Developing and executing value engineering strategies
• Preparing contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontractors
• Participate in the internal estimate review process and assist with final assembly of estimate presentation for Owner.
• Represent Howell with Owner(s), Architects, Consultants, Vendors and Subcontractors in a courteous and professional way.
• Build effective working relationships with clients and the Howell project team members.
• Become a “subject matter expert” in Preconstruction Best Practices

You should possess the following qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Preferred 5 years+ estimating experience
• Demonstrated experience with ground-up and conceptual estimates
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with commercial, health care, advanced industries, corporate interiors projects, and public a plus

Howell Construction is a commercial general contractor serving the Colorado Front Range since 1935. Howell focuses on long-term strategic relationships and collaborative project delivery with clients across the commercial, healthcare, advanced industries, public sector, and corporate interiors markets. We have the resources, systems and technical expertise of a large national construction company, but a flexible, personalized project delivery approach that makes us nimbler and more responsive to clients’ unique requirements than larger organizations.

Howell is a highly collaborative organization that enjoys creating great results while having fun in the process. We are proud to be a relationship-based, family-friendly company. We stand by our core values:

• Love What We Do
• Always Great Performance
• Collaborate at All Levels
• Do the Right Thing

At Howell, we consider our employees family, which is why our turnover rate is practically non-existent. We genuinely care about the work we do, the people we work with, and the community in which we live and work. In addition to competitive compensation, $10,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits, Howell is committed to enhancing employees’ work/life balance through personal and professional development opportunities, team bonding activities, a dog-friendly office environment, company outings, holiday celebrations, community service opportunities, and an onsite fitness center.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.