Construction Estimator 1

GeoStabilization International • Erie, CO • 4h ago

Overview

Join a Team That Builds the Impossible

RoadGuard is a division of GeoStabilization International (GSI), the leading geohazard mitigation and critical infrastructure protection firm in North America. RoadGuard focuses on high-integrity guardrail, fencing, and automated gate access systems that safeguard roadways, industrial sites, and transportation corridors.

Our work protects people and critical infrastructure in some of the most challenging and sensitive environments. Our passion is to innovate and implement optimized solutions that protect people and improve infrastructure.

We're hiring an Estimator I to drive estimating, design and bidding across all commercial and industrial fencing and gate/access system projects in the Western U.S.

You'll report a lead estimator and collaborate across operations, business development, and field teams to shape scalable solutions and winning proposals. Success in this role unlocks future leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Utilize ZenDesk to capture all potential bids.

Interpret engineering drawings, topographic maps, and technical specifications to develop optimal fence and gate system designs and layouts.

Develop bid packages in Bid2Win software

Review drawings and specifications from Contract Documents (RFP, Specifications) to determine quantities and to calculate pricing.

Communicate and and interact with subcontractors in various trades to obtain pricing for projects.

Determine quantities of materials in various trades

Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess the conditions of the site or existing building, as necessary.

Solicit and receive bids, reviewing for scopes of work and pricing for completeness.

Communicate with bidders for final overview and assures completeness of bid prior to inclusion in an estimate or bid.

Review drawings and specifications for assigned portions of Preconstruction Projects to calculate budgets from schematic through final construction documents as assigned.

Communicate with team members and others as required regarding scopes, pricing, construction details, etc.

Perform detailed take-off for self-performed work

Price work as required to budget for most trades.

Attend kick-off meeting with Estimators, Project Manager, and Superintendents.

Participate in presentations to owners and architects as needed.

Qualifications

You are someone with the intellectual sharpness, self-leadership, and operational rigor to help shape the future of RoadGuard's growth in the Western U.S.

This is a key succession role for our division. We are investing in someone who can grow into more senior estimating or operations position and help scale both people and systems as RoadGuard expands nationally.

Must-Haves

Bachelor's degree.

3-5 years of construction estimating experience.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with contractors and fellow employees.

Ability to read and interpret contractor drawings and/or blue prints.

Understands various heavy civil construction @types including earthwork, formwork, reinforced concrete, shotcrete, drainage, foundations, retaining structures, etc.

Has an understanding of construction management, architecture, or engineering.

Understands different trades required to estimate and construct heavy civil infrastructure. Understands the scopes of work and work between scopes.

Ability to make presentations.

Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business plan objectives.

Valid driver's license.

Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Office & Excel.

Preferred but Not Required

Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering, construction technology, or architecture

Experience estimating heavy civil infrastructure preferred.

Experience with estimating software (B2W preferred).

What GSI Offers

Competitive base salary in the $65-79,000 range

Yearly bonus

Participation in the Equity Ownership program

401(k) with company match

Full medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays and generous PTO

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Job LocationsUS-CO-Erie

Job ID 2025-2748

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