Senior Estimator – Commercial Construction

As a Senior Estimator – Commercial Construction, you will leverage your extensive experience in commercial construction estimation to lead and manage project bids exceeding $15 million. This position requires a strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive preconstruction environment. Your expertise in interpreting project specifications, establishing bid strategies, and maintaining productive relationships with subcontractors and vendors will be key to delivering accurate and competitive estimates.

With a strong commitment to excellence, you will drive value analysis, participate in owner interviews, and present estimates and proposals with confidence. This is a full-time opportunity located in Denver, CO, offering a rewarding career path within a reputable commercial general contracting organization.

• Interpret and outline detailed project specifications for commercial construction projects.
• Develop and implement effective bid strategies, identifying key concerns and advantages for each project.
• Identify and define major or priority subcontractors and coordinate bid solicitation using industry-standard tools such as Smart Bid.
• Draft, review, and finalize work scopes for subcontractors, ensuring clarity and compliance with project requirements.
• Lead pre-bid meetings with operations personnel and subcontractors to facilitate clear communication and project understanding.
• Assist operations teams with project logistics, staging, and phasing plans to support efficient project execution.
• Prepare bid day summaries and general requirements, utilizing bid spreadsheets and conceptual spreadsheets to complete accurate bids.
• Perform comprehensive takeoffs for CSI Divisions 1-46, ensuring precise quantity assessments.
• Price both self-performed and subcontracted work on a unit-priced basis, leveraging field production data for optimal pricing accuracy.
• Enhance relationships with existing subcontractors and actively seek new subcontractors to ensure comprehensive bid coverage.
• Review and execute bid forms, bid bonds, and other required documents for bid projects.
• Assess estimates for accuracy, constructability, and risk, relying on professional judgment and experience to meet deadlines.
• Support the estimating department through teamwork, assigning and reviewing work scopes as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Lead conceptual budgeting and preconstruction activities, contributing to the overall procurement process.
• Participate in owner interviews and lead presentations of estimates and proposals, effectively representing the company’s capabilities.
• Track value analysis items from development through acceptance and inclusion in proposals.
• Assist with constructability reviews, system analysis of building components, and MEP systems evaluations.
• Lead and complete multiple large-scale commercial projects concurrently.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project and departmental objectives.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Life insurance coverage for peace of mind.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Parental leave to support work-life balance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation and personal needs.
• Paid holidays throughout the year.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental insurance options available.

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience as an estimator in the commercial construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects valued at $15 million or greater.
• Proficient in standard construction concepts, practices, procedures, and technologies.
• Proven strategic and…