Boulder Construction
Website:
boulderconstruction.com
Job details:
We are a growing real estate third-party construction company based in the United States, specializing in providing construction services primarily for hotel projects. We are seeking a highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented Project Estimator to support our pre-construction and bidding activities. This role requires strong construction knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to ensure projects run smoothly from pre-construction through execution.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, plans, and scopes of work to understand project requirements.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from construction drawings for various trades.
- Prepare accurate labor, material, and equipment estimates based on project requirements.
- Develop detailed project estimates, budgets, and bid proposals.
- Prepare and organize detailed bid packages and scopes of work for subcontractors.
- Solicit and coordinate subcontractor and vendor pricing during the bidding process.
- Collect, review, and analyze subcontractor and vendor proposals.
- Compare subcontractor proposals and prepare detailed bid comparison and leveling sheets.
- Review proposals for scope coverage, exclusions, qualifications, assumptions, and pricing discrepancies.
- Identify scope gaps, missing items, duplicated scopes, and potential cost risks before finalizing estimates.
- Verify that subcontractor proposals properly cover the required scope shown in the drawings and specifications.
- Research material and labor costs when required to support project estimates.
- Assist with value engineering and cost-saving opportunities by evaluating alternative materials, methods, and scopes.
- Maintain accurate estimating worksheets, takeoff files, pricing information, and supporting documentation.
- Update estimates as drawings, specifications, and project requirements change.
- Assist in preparing final bid submissions and detailed cost breakdowns.
- Work closely with the estimating team to ensure all trades and project scopes are properly accounted for.
- Support multiple projects and bids simultaneously while meeting required deadlines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or educational background in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of construction estimating, quantity takeoffs, bidding, and construction costs.
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans, specifications, and details.
- Understanding of construction materials, labor requirements, subcontractor scopes, and construction methods.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet-based estimating.
- Familiarity with construction estimating and quantity takeoff software.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies and scope gaps.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple estimates and bid deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience estimating hotel, commercial, multifamily, or residential construction projects.
- Experience with US construction projects and construction practices.
- Experience preparing detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
- Familiarity with CSI divisions, construction trades, and subcontractor scopes.
- Experience reviewing and leveling subcontractor proposals.
- Experience with construction estimating and takeoff software.
- Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookup functions, data organization, and cost analysis.
- Ability to identify scope exclusions, assumptions, omissions, and potential change-order risks.
- Knowledge of material pricing, labor costs, and subcontractor pricing for US construction projects.
Benefits:
- Performance-based annual bonus opportunities
- Opportunity to work directly with a U.S.-based construction company and gain international exposure
- Fast career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding organization
- Learning and development through real project involvement from day one
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Stable, long-term career opportunity with a growing company
- Clear growth path with role expansion opportunities
- Opportunity to take ownership and help build new systems and processes
- 5-Day Working (Monday to Friday)
Freshers or candidates with 1-2 years of experience can also apply
Only apply if you have strong verbal and written English communication skills and are eager to learn and grow.
Candidates must be based in Vadodara or surrounding locations.
Job Type: Full-time
- Work Location: In person (Alembic City, Vadodara, GJ)
- Office time:
- 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM (Work from Office)
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