[Hiring] Senior Estimator/Design Engineer @Harrison Western

Role Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Estimator and Design Engineer to join our team in our Lakewood, Colorado office or remotely if out of state. This position will work with other estimating professionals and often collaborate with operations, business development, and executive leadership to drive proposal success, business development, and organizational growth.

The Senior Estimator and Design Engineer position works with other estimators/engineers and acts as the more senior team member delegating some tasks while also working on their own deliverables. This position is responsible for managing and executing estimates, designs, and project proposals for mining, tunneling, and/or geotechnical construction projects.

Aptitude for developing and executing internal processes and utilizing input from a variety of sources and functions is critical to success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine, develop and execute estimating processes, strategies, technologies, plans, and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, subcontractors, suppliers, trade partners, and clients, including government entities.
• Prepare bid proposals and estimates by accurately calculating complete takeoff of project scope.
• Review design and execution options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, and availability of materials and equipment to meet design intent.
• Analyze drawings, engineering designs, specifications, and tender documentation to prepare schedules, means & methods, value engineering opportunities, cost estimates, and proposal documentation.
• Maintain detailed tracking of jobs bid and awarded for historical data use and trend information.
• Assist staff with determining production rates, crews, and fleet for estimates.
• Review all assigned estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to submission of bid documents.
• Lead the Internal Bid Review process including collaborative work sessions, iterative reviews, and final executive presentations.
• Participate in bid-related presentations and submittal of qualification information.
• Support general Marketing and Business Development efforts.
• Implement and follow department standards and procedures.
• Regularly interface with the business development team to ensure alignment, information sharing, an internal feedback loop, and implementation of strategy leveraging data wherever possible.
• Manage and participate in the project handoff process with Operations and participate in the post-completion debrief following every project.
• Assist and support project management to ensure continuity between tender, construction, and project completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent in industry experience in Mining, Heavy Civil, Tunneling, and/or Geotechnical fields.
• PE Licensure.
• Five years construction operations experience, estimating or similar role including exposure to project operations.
• Experience collaborating with others in a fast-paced industry.
• Detail-oriented to organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience performing geotechnical analyses.
• Familiarity with building/estimating techniques and software: B2W, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth, MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and developing design and/or construction drawings.
• General knowledge and understanding of the RFP process.
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mining, Construction Management, Engineering and industry experience in Mining, Heavy Civil, Tunneling, and/or Geotechnical fields.
• Ten years’ construction operations experience, estimating or similar role including exposure to project operations, including five years of field experience in the geotechnical/geohazards construction field.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the RFP process, capable of developing proposals with little to no oversight.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and developing design and/or construction drawings with little to no oversight.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range of $95,000 - $130,000/year DOE.
• 3 Medical plans to choose from.
• Vision and Dental plans.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 8 paid holidays.
• 401k with Company match that is immediately vested.
• Company paid short- and long-term disability plans.
• Company paid life insurance.