Construction Estimator

Kapella Group
  • Centennial, Colorado
    30+ days ago

    Job Description


    Location: Denver
    Company: Global Construction
    Industry: Commercial Construction


    Position Overview

    We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing commercial construction team. This individual will lead the estimating process for a variety of commercial projects and play a critical role in delivering accurate, competitive, and profitable bids.

    The ideal candidate must have strong commercial construction experience and a deep understanding of cost analysis, CSI divisions, and multiple delivery methods including hard bid and GMP contracts.

    Key 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
    • Tenant Improvements (TI)
    • 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


    Requirements

    Required Qualifications

    • 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience (5-10 preferred for senior-level candidates)
    • Proven experience estimating ground-up, renovation, 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, etc.)
    • Strong analytical and organizational skills
    • Excellent communication and leadership abilities

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
    • Experience leading or mentoring junior estimators
    • Experience with conceptual budgeting and early design pricing


    Benefits

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCentennial, Colorado
    Websitewww.kapellagroup.com

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Biddingunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Commercial Constructionunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Estimatesunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Cost Analysisunmatched
    • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
    • Gap Analysisunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Proposal Writingunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Value Engineeringunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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