Senior Estimator for Erosion Control and Reclamation

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $50K to $75K

Down To Earth Compliance is a specialty contractor providing environmental compliance services to the construction industry in Colorado.

Our niche is Storm Water Compliance and Reclamation and we have been focused on these services since our founding in 1995.

Our core values are one way of expressing the kind of workplace we are building. They are : Respect, Team, Safety, Quality, and Trust.

We are currently looking for a Senior Estimator for Erosion Control, including Reclamation and Grading. This is a full time position.

Our estimator will create bids from Invitations to Bid, and Requests for Proposals, as well as projects sourced from our existing network of clients.

Our expectation for a Senior Estimator includes the ability to self manage, using good judgment to identify opportunities and build healthy client relationships.

We also antipate that a Senior Estimator will not need training on the fundementals of the role, but will be able to ramp up quickly to be fully functioning.

Senior Estimators will have business acumen and a higher level of accountability for outcomes compared to our entry level Estimators.

Experienced Senior Estimators will have a proven track record of awards on significant projects.

This position has the potential to be a hybrid remote / office position. Working remotely up to two days a week is possible after a training and orientation phase to ensure you are fully integrated into our team.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of creative and sales focused estimating. Connecting with clients, building relationships, and adding value through creative alternatives are part of the value we offer at DTEC.

Accurate and competitive bids are assumed, but DTEC also emphasizes repeat business, earned trust, and negotiated work where possible.

This focus requires an estimator who is responsive, relational, and highly collaborative with both the internal team and our target clients.

Is your mindset relational and growth oriented? We look forward to hearing your success stories.

Responsibilities :

• Evaluating bid invitations and making decisions on appropriate project opportunities with rapid turn around.
• Research and source new project opportunities through multiple avenues : iSqFt; Construct Connect; Building Connected; and client referrals.
• Utilize takeoff software such as Blue Beam Revu and others
• Implement sales and service processes that consistently deliver exceptional results and effectively build the DTEC brand.
• Manage and report on the sales pipeline and coordinate with Operations / Project managers / and the Business Development Manager
• Responsible for all aspects of executing proposals from start to finish, performing take-offs on jobs selected for bid, and completing proposals with up-to-date pricing and information.
• Responsible for acquiring required information to complete bids and send out by deadline.
• Responsible for client follow-up, post bid.
• Responsible for updating trackers to reflect and track progress and production.
• Develop and build relationships with DTEC clients.
• Review client contracts and complete necessary paperwork associated with new projects.
• Serve as an ambassador to clients by being the first point of contact.
• Understand, agree and commit to DTEC company values and facilitate a team environment.

Requirements :

• Strong computer skills are extremely important.
• Math skills for basic quantity conversions and calculations.
• Ability to navigate complex plan sets and find specs and bid tabs.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal and proactive communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects, supported by resources from internal and external teams.
• Knowledge of erosion control, sediment control, stormwater control measures, and minor grading.
• Experience with Sediment Basins, Check Dams, Diversion Ditches and Temporary Stream crossings.
• Ability to create easy to read proposals.
• Knowledge with QuickBooks and Bluebeam Revu is a plus.
• Knowledge with different interfaces such as isqft, SmartBidNet, Blue Book, Grade Beam, Bid Scope, Xcel, Word is also a plus.

Benefits : Medical, Vision, Dental, Vacation(PTO), Holidays. Flexible hours and limited remote work are possible.

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $65K to $85K