Senior Construction Estimator/Project Manager – Remote Denver, CO at Goldstone Partners, LLC in Denver, CO, United States

Job description

• 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

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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

Required

• Construction estimating
• Microsoft Project
• AI tools
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Persuasive presentation
• Independent work
• Patience and flexibility

Benefits

• $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