Senior Construction Estimator/Project Manager – Remote Denver, CO

Goldstone Partners, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Goldstone Partners, LLC is seeking a senior construction estimator in Colorado to lead developing accurate, competitive bids for multifamily, residential, and commercial projects from site walk-through to final submission. With 10+ years of estimating experience, you translate plans and specs into numbers that win work and present them to stakeholders.

You will handle government RFPs, manage subcontractor pricing, review plans, and collaborate with project managers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive construction estimating experience, ideally including government RFPs.
• A track record of successful bids across multi-family, residential, and commercial projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and comfortable using AI tools.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, and building codes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to earn the trust of clients and teammates.
• A confident, persuasive presence – comfortable walking stakeholders through the numbers.
• Ability to work independently while meeting key deliverables across multiple bids and deadlines.
• Patience and flexibility for the detail-heavy, paperwork-intensive nature of government bidding.

Responsibilities

• Building complete, accurate cost estimates for multi-family, residential, and commercial projects, from quantity takeoffs through final bid packages.
• Responding to RFPs and preparing bid packages, including opportunities at the city, county, and local level.
• Building rapport with stakeholders - representing the company in person and virtually during bid Q&A sessions and estimate presentations.
• Soliciting and evaluating subcontractor pricing to support well-rounded, competitive bids.
• Reviewing plans, specifications, and scopes of work to identify project risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Partnering with project managers and leadership to develop and refine project budgets.
• Using AI tools to sharpen your estimates and bid materials.
• Jumping in wherever needed to help the business move forward, including business development

Skills

Construction estimating

RFP bidding

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Project

AI tools

Bid presentations

Subcontractor pricing

Tools

Microsoft Project

AI tools

Job description

We are a well-established Colorado-based general contractor specializing in commercial and multi-family remodeling projects. Known for our hands-on approach and long-standing client relationships, our team delivers complex work with a strong focus on accountability, quality, and operational discipline. As a small, experienced firm, we value people who take ownership, stay organized, and can comfortably manage both financial and contractual responsibilities in a fast-moving environment. This is an organization where your work is visible, your judgment is trusted, and your impact is felt across every project.

As the newest member of our team, you'll lead the development of accurate, competitive bids for multifamily, residential, and commercial projects, from initial site walk-through to final submission. With 10+ years of estimating experience under your belt, you know how to translate plans and specs into numbers that win work, and you're just as comfortable presenting those numbers to a room of stakeholders as you are digging into the technical detail. You bring the professionalism and follow-through it takes to build lasting relationships, along with the patience for the paperwork-heavy world of government RFPs. If you're ready to put your estimating expertise to work on projects that matter, let's talk!

You Value: Communication, Accuracy, Follow-Through

• Building complete, accurate cost estimates for multi-family, residential, and commercial projects, from quantity takeoffs through final bid packages
• Responding to RFPs and preparing bid packages, including opportunities at the city, county, and local level
• Building rapport with stakeholders - representing the company in person and virtually during bid Q&A sessions and estimate presentations
• Soliciting and evaluating subcontractor pricing to support well-rounded, competitive bids
• Reviewing plans, specifications, and scopes of work to identify project risks and cost-saving opportunities
• Partnering with project managers and leadership to develop and refine project budgets
• Using AI tools to sharpen your estimates and bid materials
• Jumping in wherever needed to help the business move forward, including business development

Show us your:

• 10+ years of progressive construction estimating experience, ideally including government RFPs
• A track record of successful bids across multi-family, residential, and commercial projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and comfortable using AI tools
• Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, and building codes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to earn the trust of clients and teammates
• A confident, persuasive presence – comfortable walking stakeholders through the numbers
• Ability to work independently while meeting key deliverables across multiple bids and deadlines
• Patience and flexibility for the detail-heavy, paperwork-intensive nature of government bidding
• $65.00 - $75.00/hour, 1099 independent contractor
• Autonomy to own your bids, backed by a team that trusts your judgment
• A close-knit, growing organization where your work has visible impact

Goldstone Partners is helping this unique firm grow, and we are looking for a gifted pro to join us. Applications welcomed from US Citizens and Green Card holders only.