Senior Construction Estimator

Founded in 2011, DCPS is a one-stop provider of building services to commercial property managers and owners across Colorado and nationwide. In 2025, we provided services on over 1,100 commercial properties across our three divisions - Construction, Landscaping and Parking Lot Services.

DCPS has been awarded the “A Great Place To Work” designation for the past six years and is routinely recognized for quality by industry trade associations and our customers. In 2023, we were awarded the Denver Business Journal’s “Fast 50” recipient as the 8^th Fastest Growing Company in Colorado. As a result, we’re able to provide unparalleled opportunities for career growth to our employees.

Job summary

• Own assigned estimates from initial document review through proposal submission and handoff. Prepare accurate, fully supported pricing; document risks, assumptions, and exclusions; maintain complete files and Salesforce records; and present the estimate for internal review.
• Independently scope and price single to multi-trade and lower-complexity work within established review thresholds and support Senior Estimators on complex or multi-trade pursuits.
Example: exterior or interior painting, building repairs, and other defined trade scopes

Requirements

• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and develop clear scopes of work.
• Solicit, collect, compare and level subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Solicit work through subcontractor partners that are compliant in TrustLayer and actively identify, develop and support the onboarding of qualified new subcontractor relationships.
• Support estimates with traceable takeoffs, quotes, labor assumptions, allowances, exclusions, and bid notes.
• Identify and document scope gaps, schedule, access, logistics, permitting, code, and other material bid risks.
• Maintain a complete job folder and keep Salesforce stages, values, due dates, next steps, and notes current.
• Present the estimate and clearly explain the scope, supporting numbers, assumptions, and risks.
• Submit a complete, presentation-ready bid-review package, including the estimate, supporting takeoffs, subcontractor quotes, quote leveling, scope coverage, schedule, assumptions, allowances, exclusions, identified risks, and draft proposal.

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD FOR ESTIMATING ROLES

DCPS Way: 40%
Leads with a Team-centric, inclusive, collaborative, attitude | Delivers “wow” factor to customers | Steps up to assist teammates when needed
• Based on input from Division Peers, RMs, Customers and other DCPS employees

Production :40%
• Bid accuracy and estimating-related margin retention.
• First-pass bid-review readiness and percentage of bids presented by the committed review date.
• Number and significance of material corrections required after bid review.
• Standard proposal turnaround of 14 days or less; exceptions require a documented reason, revised due date, and advance communication.
• Complete risk, assumption, allowance, exclusion, and pricing documentation.
• TrustLayer-compliant subcontractor coverage and development of qualified new subcontractor relationships.
• Complete and current job folders and Salesforce records.
• Quality of internal bid reviews and proposal presentations.
• Seamless handoff to Project Manager

Technical Proficiency: 20%
• Understanding of local building codes, ADA compliance
• Holds or plans to obtain relevant industry certifications (IIBEC, EDI, ASPE)
• Reads relevant plans and specifications, measures accurately, understands basic construction sequence,
• Recognizes a missing trade or quantity,
• Proficient with ProEst and ACC

Ready for Senior Estimator when: Demonstrates sustained judgment across multiple trades and delivery types, manages ambiguous scope without unsupported assumptions, leads bid reviews, and identifies material contract or execution risk early.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of construction estimating experience
• Strong expertise in commercial construction methods, materials, and project delivery
• Advanced proficiency in estimating tools such as Bluebeam, Excel, CompanyCam, or similar
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities

Compensation

Estimator 1: Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Estimator 2: Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000

Bonus Range for both Estimator 1 & 2: 0% - 15% of base salary

Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and market conditions

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flex/Unlimited PTO

Additional Information

This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.

Employment with DCPS is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.