In-Office Commercial Construction Estimator (Denver)

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

Job summary

System One is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator for our Denver metro area office. The role focuses on developing accurate project estimates from concept through bid submission, with 3–5+ years of relevant GC estimating experience and close collaboration with PMs, subs, and the preconstruction team.

The position is in-office, full-time, and involves reviewing plans, managing multiple bids, and tracking market conditions to deliver competitive estimates. DOE applies.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience with a General Contractor is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Proficiency with estimating software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Review plans and specifications across architectural, structural, MEP, civil elements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop material and labor costs.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor bids.
• Identify scope gaps and potential cost risks.
• Develop competitive and accurate bid proposals.
• Maintain estimating spreadsheets, databases and project docs.
• Communicate pricing and scope with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist with value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and reviews.
• Coordinate handoff from estimating to construction.

Skills

Commercial estimating

Bid management

Reading drawings

Excel

Negotiation

Subcontractor solicitation

Project coordination

Estimating software

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

OST

PlanSwift

Job description

System One is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator for our Denver metro area office. The role focuses on developing accurate project estimates from concept through bid submission, with 3–5+ years of relevant GC estimating experience and close collaboration with PMs, subs, and the preconstruction team.

The position is in-office, full-time, and involves reviewing plans, managing multiple bids, and tracking market conditions to deliver competitive estimates. DOE applies.