Tellepsen is a full-service construction company with a timeless commitment to building for future generations. We are a family company powered by decades of experience in solving the toughest challenges across market sectors.

Every action we take is purposeful - we plan for changes. We plan for tough conversations and quick solutions. The work we do is centered around bringing our clients and partners together so that everyone sees the project in front of us as our highest priority.

Tellepsen is looking for a talented Senior Estimator with experience in various market sectors.

Job Purpose

This position will work closely with professionals in other areas of the construction process, including clients, architects, and vendors to provide and/or coordinate full estimating services on large, complex work and all types of contracts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge and understanding of construction methods/techniques

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate

• Consults with clients, vendors, subcontractors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues

• Provide complete conceptual and final estimating input on complex projects

• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project assigned

• Ability to manage and lead cost savings / value engineering efforts to steer projects to the budget.

• Ability to take ownership for multiple/diverse project responsibilities simultaneously

• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies

• Project communication & RFI Management

• Mentor and supervise the work of Estimators, Project Engineers or Assistant Estimators

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

• Quality knowledge - building envelope, foundations, roofing systems, concrete slab moisture levels, mechanical systems, ADA standards, etc.

• Knowledge of Estimating software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

• 8+ years of experience as an Estimator / Sr. Estimator for complex commercial projects.

Benefits

• 401k

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Education incentives

• Employee assistance programs

Tellepsen does not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters unless they have a current executed agreement in place as arranged through our Staffing department. Tellepsen is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters. All inquiries from external staffing agencies and independent recruiters should be directed to our Staffing Manager at lhill@tellepsen.com. Staffing agencies and recruiters who contact other Tellepsen employees outside the staffing department will be removed from consideration on future opportunities.