Senior Civil Estimator - HPM Contracting

Location: Denver, CO

Job Level: Senior

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Summary:

HPM is seeking a Senior Civil Estimator who should be detail-oriented with strong prioritization, organization, and communication skills. They must be able to meet deadlines in a short time frame and excel in a stressful environment. This person will be responsible for developing accurate and reliable estimates for multiple simultaneous projects.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage estimates for multiple projects from the initial concept phase to GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) or hard bid
• Manage estimating teams to ensure the development of accurate estimates
• Communicate and manage expectations of estimating teams
• Allocate workload and assignments among estimators to meet project deadlines
• Coordinate with clients and design teams
• Lead and participate in accurate quantity take-off and detailed estimates
• Develop a plan to meet small business goals when required
• Coordinate the completion of all client deliverables for estimates to ensure consistency
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure estimates and assumptions meet project requirements
• Identify suitable trade contractors and develop subcontractor lists for budgets, bids, and RFPs
• Develop bid tabulations and indirect cost estimates/proposals for General Conditions/Requirements/Fees/Permits/etc. for negotiated and hard bid projects
• Proficient in all trade scope reviews and identifying high-risk issues on projects
• Independently develop accurate detailed self-perform estimates
• Collaboratively develop cost strategies to meet client budget needs
• Mentor and develop estimators
• Support preconstruction efforts of multiple office locations

Other Duties:

Please be aware that this job description may not encompass all duties or responsibilities expected of the employee. Responsibilities and tasks may vary, subject to change with or without prior notification.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management and/or 10+ years of experience in heavy-civil construction or mining.
• Experience with heavy-industrial/mechanical installations is a plus (e.g., crushers, conveyors, pump stations, structural concrete, etc.)

Basic Requirements:

 Must be over the age of 18 to apply.

• A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required, as per company standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential and required.
• Understanding of CSI, MasterFormat and Uniformat
• Excellent understanding of heavy-civil construction methods and equipment selection
• Proficiency in developing estimates for self-performed work, including mass excavation, underground utilities, clearing & grubbing, and rock crushing & screening
• Demonstrated experience in increasingly responsible roles in commercial construction estimating
• Familiarity with Building Connected, Agtek, and B2W Estimating software
• Strong hard bid estimating skills and/or strong conceptual estimating skills
• Ability to independently develop complete estimates
• Capability to participate in job walks and pre-bid meetings
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, adept at prioritizing and multitasking in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Motivated self-starter dedicated to excellence and proactive problem-solving.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, committed to achieving accurate and efficient results.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to adjust to work well with other professionals from various backgrounds.
• Collaborative team member capable of autonomously achieving deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 10+ pounds occasionally.

Our full-time staff are offered a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and future goals. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. HPM Offers a 401k retirement plan fully vested from day 1, 529 college savings plan, and flexible paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, upholding non-discrimination practices based on age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.

This Employer Participates in E-Verify.

HPM is dedicated to full inclusion and ensuring that individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations. For assistance with job application, interviews, performing essential job functions, or accessing employment benefits, please contact hr@hpmcontracting.com.

About HPM Inc.:

HPM is a General Contractor located in Englewood, Colorado with a focus in three primary working groups; 1) Federal, 2) Commercial, and 3) Civil. We work all throughout the front range and select locations throughout Colorado, as well as key projects out of state. We pride ourselves in managing clean, organized, and professional projects from start to finish with an emphasis on successful client relationships. Much of our work is for repeat clients including local governments, private clients, and the federal government. We utilize proven project management fundamentals on each of our projects.

In both 2019 and 2022, we earned recognition as a "Best Place to Work" by the Denver Business Journal. Additionally, in 2020, we were honored as "Denver's Fastest Growing Company" among large companies by the same publication. As we continue to expand, we seek talented, motivated, and collaborative individuals to join our team.

Applicants may be subject to some or all of the following pre-employment screens as a condition of employment, including criminal background, drug screening, Motor Vehicle Review, as well as potential reference checks and education verifications.