Denver Commercial Estimator — In-Office, Growth

System One; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

System One in the Denver metro area is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator with 3–5+ years of experience in commercial general contracting estimating. This in-office role requires collaboration with project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and the preconstruction team to deliver accurate project estimates from concept through bid submission.

You will manage multiple bids, review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, and help identify cost risks and opportunities while maintaining clear bid

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience with a General Contractor preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, and bid documents.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs and subcontractor/vendor solicitation.
• Strong math, analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Review plans and specs (architectural, structural, MEP, civil).
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop material and labor costs.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor bids.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, and potential cost risks.
• Develop competitive and accurate bid proposals.
• Maintain estimating spreadsheets and project documentation.
• Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing and scope clarity.
• Assist with value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, scope reviews as needed.
• Work with PM and preconstruction teams for smooth handoff from estimating to construction.
• Track market conditions, material pricing, and subcontractor availability.
• Manage multiple estimates and deadlines.

Skills

Commercial estimating

Math & analytics

Negotiation

Project management

Excel

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Job description

System One in the Denver metro area is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator with 3–5+ years of experience in commercial general contracting estimating. This in-office role requires collaboration with project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and the preconstruction team to deliver accurate project estimates from concept through bid submission.

You will manage multiple bids, review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, and help identify cost risks and opportunities while maintaining clear bid