Estimator - Preconstruction

Job Overview

A growing Denver based commercial construction company is seeking an Estimator for their preconstruction team. Salary: $70,000 - $120,000 per year.

• Prepare detailed conceptual, schematic, design development, and final estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and other bid documents to develop complete and accurate scopes of work.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assemble pricing for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor scopes.
• Solicit, qualify, and compare subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals for completeness, scope coverage, and cost competitiveness.
• Identify scope gaps, overlaps, and value engineering opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, cost plans, bid packages, and proposal documents.
• Support bid leveling, scope clarification, and post-bid interviews.
• Collaborate with operations teams to incorporate lessons learned, production knowledge, and historical cost data into estimates.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings with internal teams, owners, architects, and engineers.
• Help maintain cost databases, subcontractor/vendor relationships, and estimating tools/templates.
• Contribute to project handoff meetings to ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction to operations.
• Monitor market trends, labor conditions, and material pricing to keep estimates current and competitive.
• Support multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining quality and accuracy.

• 2–3 years of experience in estimating, preconstruction, or project engineering within the commercial general contracting industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered.
• Working knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, and sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and assembling detailed estimates.
• Understanding of subcontractor procurement, scope analysis, and bid comparison.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with estimating software such as OST, Bluebeam, Procore, Sage Estimating, Building Connected, or similar platforms is preferred.

• Experience estimating a variety of commercial project types such as office, retail, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, education, multifamily, or tenant improvement work.
• Exposure to conceptual estimating and budgeting early in design.
• Familiarity with value engineering and constructability review.
• Ability to build strong relationships with subcontractors, clients, and internal operations teams.

• Produces accurate, thorough, and timely estimates.
• Understands project scope and risk and can clearly communicate both.
• Builds trust with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Brings a proactive, team‑first mindset to preconstruction.
• Uses historical knowledge and field input to improve estimate quality and win strategy.

• Opportunity to grow within a collaborative and high‑performing preconstruction team.
• Exposure to a variety of commercial project types and delivery methods.
• Work alongside experienced operations and preconstruction leaders.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

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