Commercial Construction Estimator

Job Description Job Description Commercial Construction Estimator Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000 Location: Denver CO Why This Opportunity? Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator who enjoys shaping projects early, collaborating with strong teams, and building accurate, value-driven budgets. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the preconstruction process, working on a diverse portfolio of commercial projects from concept through contract. What You’ll Be Doing In this role, you’ll be involved throughout the preconstruction lifecycle, including: Preparing accurate and competitive estimates for commercial construction projects Pricing bids and evaluating alternative and value-engineered solutions Creating and managing bid schedules Reviewing plans, narratives, and concept designs to develop reliable conceptual budgets Identifying constructability issues and collaborating with the project team to resolve them early Developing value engineering strategies aligned with client goals and project budgets Preparing clear and detailed scope-of-work packages for subcontractors Participating in internal estimate reviews and assisting with final estimate presentations for owners Building strong working relationships with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal team members Becoming a trusted resource and subject matter expert in preconstruction best practices What Our Client Is Looking For The ideal candidate will bring both technical estimating expertise and a collaborative mindset: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience Preferred 5+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction Proven experience with ground-up and conceptual estimating Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience with healthcare, advanced industries, corporate interiors, or public-sector projects is a plus Benefits : Healthcare and vision insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Supplemental insurance options Health Savings Account (HSA) Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan Performance-based bonuses Gas and cell phone allowance Company vehicle or vehicle allowance for eligible positions Employee anniversary recognition programs