Construction Estimator

Job Information

Date Opened 07/24/2026

Job Type: Full time

Industry: Construction

Work Experience: 5+ years

Salary: 90,000-110,000

City: Centennial

State/Province: Colorado

Country: United States

Zip/Postal Code: 80112

About Us

Kapella Group brings over 60 years of combined experience in hospitality, senior living, multifamily housing, and commercial construction. We specialize in complex rehabilitation projects, with a focus on transforming hotels and reimagining living spaces to meet the unique needs of residents, including those in senior living communities.

Our team has a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, while upholding the highest standards of quality, functionality, and design.

From initial planning through final delivery, we collaborate closely with clients, ensuring clear communication, efficient execution, and results that create long-term value across all projects.

Job Description

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
• Solicite, 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

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