Senior Estimator

Who is GeoStabilization International®?

GeoStabilization International® (GSI) develops and installs innovative solutions that protect people and infrastructure from the dangers of geohazards. We specialize in emergency landslide repairs, rockfall mitigation, and grouting, using cutting edge design/build and design/build/warranty contracting. GSI is the leading geohazard mitigation and bridge rehabilitation firm operating throughout the United States, Canada, and Australasia. Our expertise, proprietary tools, and worldwide partnerships allow us to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting.

Our Culture

At GSI, our culture is about being nimble but strong, fast-paced while team oriented, innovative, data-driven, and most importantly, client-focused. Our work is best suited for individuals who are driven to succeed, make well-informed decisions, act courageously, remain resilient when challenges arise and always strive to deliver on our commitments. Everyone working at GSI is a representation of pride, integrity, hard work, skill and overcoming challenges. GSI’s team includes some of the brightest and most dedicated professionals in the geohazard mitigation industry. We are an ever-evolving group of dedicated, hardworking, individuals who aren’t afraid of going the extra mile to get the job done.

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled

• Mental health benefits

• 401(k) plan to help save for your future including company match

• In addition to 7 observed holidays, salaried team members have flexible paid time off, hourly team members receive 10 days paid time off per year

• Paid parental leave

• Weekly meal stipend

The Role

The Senior Estimator will take the lead on multiple projects, reviewing specifications and drawings, compiling necessary components, and establishing the anticipated cost of each project. This role will act as a subject matter expert, guiding estimators, collaborating with engineers and project managers, and ensuring accuracy in cost assessments. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for evaluating bids, preparing comprehensive estimates, and presenting findings to both internal teams and external stakeholders. This position does not include direct managerial responsibilities but requires leadership in estimation processes and strategic planning.

• Act as a lead estimator on multiple, simultaneous estimates.
• Lead meetings with Engineers, Estimators, Project Managers, and Superintendents.
• Trains and mentors others in the preparation of estimates. Reviews estimates prepared by other Estimators or partners as required.
• Review drawings and specifications from contract documents (RFP, Specifications) to determine quantities and calculate pricing.
• Communicate, solicit, and interact with subcontractors in various trades to obtain pricing for projects.
• Determine quantities of materials across various trades.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess site conditions or existing structures as necessary.
• Solicit and receive bids, reviewing scope of work and pricing for completeness.
• Communicate with bidders for final overview and ensure completeness of bids before inclusion in an estimate.
• Review drawings and specifications for assigned portions of preconstruction projects to calculate budgets from schematic through final construction documents.
• Communicate with team members and others as required regarding scopes, pricing, and construction details.
• Perform detailed take-offs for self-performed work.
• Prepare estimates and budgets for various trades.
• Provide complete estimates for assigned trades.
• Develop strategies to pursue, estimate, and win competitive bids.
• Ability to budget work without full documentation; conceptually budget, visualize, and plan a project.
• Participate in presentations to owners and architects as needed.
• Purchase/buy subcontractors and suppliers to perform work for the company.
• Present estimates to internal team members and external owners/architects.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or Construction Management.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of various heavy civil construction types, including earthwork, formwork, reinforced concrete, shotcrete, drainage, foundations, and retaining structures.
• Knowledge of construction management, architecture, or engineering.
• Understanding of different trades required to estimate and construct heavy civil infrastructure.
• Ability to make presentations.
• Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business objectives.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Office & Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• PE, CE, or CM certification.
• Experience estimating heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience with estimating software (B2W preferred).

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, and use hands and fingers to operate computers, telephones, printers and keyboards.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be able to use vision to read documents and use computer screens.
• Work is typically conducted in a standard office environment with moderate noise levels due to office activities and interactions.
• Up to 10% company-sponsored travel.

GeoStabilization International, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule. Employees will be expected to work in the Westminster, CO office 3 days per week on Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

The expected base pay range for this position in the Denver area is $110,000.00 - $130,000.00. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits.