Senior Estimator & Preconstruction Lead - Flexible PTO

Haselden Construction; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Haselden Construction seeks a Senior Estimator to lead overall project estimates under the guidance of the Preconstruction Manager in Centennial, CO. You will coordinate with clients, architects/engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to plan cost factors and prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for diverse projects.

The role requires 5–7 years of commercial estimating experience with CM/GC, CM-at-Risk, Design-Build, and hard-bid delivery methods.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience.
• Equivalent experience will be considered for a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimates through all design phases from conceptual to construction documents.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and general conditions.
• Review docs, specs, bids, and proposals to identify scope, risk, and gaps.
• Manage multiple preconstruction projects and schedules simultaneously.
• Lead subcontractor solicitation, bid coverage, and final pricing recommendations.
• Develop bid packages, forms, scope sheets, and estimating docs.
• Coordinate estimating for building systems and MEP scopes on smaller projects.
• Identify value engineering, constructability, and budget-trending opportunities.
• Partner with operations and self-perform teams to evaluate approach and resources.
• Support BD and pre-proposal activities including site visits and RFP responses.
• Lead preconstruction meetings and client budget presentations.
• Assist with subcontractor prequalification and negotiations.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Budgeting

Reading/interpretation of docs

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Construction science

Tools

Destini Estimator

Procore

Join.Build

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft 365

Pantera

Job description

Haselden Construction seeks a Senior Estimator to lead overall project estimates under the guidance of the Preconstruction Manager in Centennial, CO. You will coordinate with clients, architects/engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to plan cost factors and prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for diverse projects.

The role requires 5–7 years of commercial estimating experience with CM/GC, CM-at-Risk, Design-Build, and hard-bid delivery methods.