Senior Commercial Estimator — Lead Bid & Cost Strategy

Global Construction Co; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating process for a variety of commercial projects. You will perform quantity takeoffs, cost analyses across CSI divisions, and develop GMP proposals and hard bid submissions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of commercial construction estimating, a deep understanding of CSI divisions, and proficiency with estimating software like Bluebeam, Procore, Sage, Planswift, and On-Screen Takeoff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience with ground-up, renovations, 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)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

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, TI, and 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

Skills

Estimating experience

Leadership

Bid leveling

Plan interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Sage

Planswift

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Global Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating process for a variety of commercial projects. You will perform quantity takeoffs, cost analyses across CSI divisions, and develop GMP proposals and hard bid submissions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of commercial construction estimating, a deep understanding of CSI divisions, and proficiency with estimating software like Bluebeam, Procore, Sage, Planswift, and On-Screen Takeoff.