Erosion Control Estimator

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 we have been focused on these services since our founding in 1995. We are highly Values driven, and creating opportunities for employee growth is one of our priorities. The growth we seek for each other is professional, personal, and as a team. 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 financially healthy and pride ourselves on compensation and benefit packages that outpace our competitors.

We are currently looking for an 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. 

DTEC is a fun and friendly work environment and we are looking for an individual that fits our culture, as well as being qualified to do the work. 

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 complete takeoffs, organize information into a proposed scope of work, and 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: $55K to $75K

Salary : $50,000 - $75,000