Construction Estimator

Location: Denver

Company: Global Construction

Industry: Commercial Construction

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing commercial construction team. This individual will lead the estimating process for a variety of commercial projects and play a critical role in delivering accurate, competitive, and profitable bids.

The ideal candidate must have strong commercial construction experience and a deep understanding of cost analysis, CSI divisions, and multiple delivery methods including hard bid and GMP contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full estimating process from conceptual budgeting through final bid submission
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analyses across all CSI divisions
• Develop and manage estimates for:
• Ground-up construction
• Renovations
• Tenant Improvements (TI)
• Design/Build projects
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor bids
• Prepare GMP proposals and hard bid submissions
• Conduct scope reviews and gap analysis
• Collaborate with pre construction, project management, and operations teams
• Participate in value engineering efforts
• Review drawings and specifications to identify risk, cost drivers, and scope gaps
• Present estimates and bid strategies to executive leadership

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience (5-10 preferred for senior-level candidates)
• Proven experience estimating ground-up, renovation, TI, and/or design-build projects
• Strong working knowledge of CSI divisions
• Experience with GMP contracts and hard bid procurement
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and addenda accurately
• Strong subcontractor network and bid leveling experience
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, Sage, Planswift, On-Screen Takeoff, etc.)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Experience leading or mentoring junior estimators
• Experience with conceptual budgeting and early design pricing

Benefits

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance