Senior Estimator (Denver)

About the Role

The Estimating Coordinator supports Lead Estimators and the Preconstruction Manager throughout the preconstruction launch process. Responsibilities include value engineering, budget controls, constructability reviews, and ensuring estimates, bids, and GMPs are accurate and backed by current pricing data. The position reports to the Preconstruction Manager or Regional Preconstruction Manager. • Collaborate with Project and Preconstruction Managers on estimating throughout the preconstruction launch. • Coordinate trade‑partner bid lists with procurement for budgeting and bidding. • Lead review meetings with owners, architects, and engineers during the preconstruction phase. • Prepare variance analyses comparing current estimates to prior ones and communicate findings. • Distribute design documents to trade partners and ensure sufficient input for accurate estimates. • Review design documents, compile comments, and request additional information as needed. • Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions and capture scope not covered in designs. • Perform quantity take‑offs, analysis, and estimates for assigned trades and building systems. • Provide pricing for value‑engineering options, alternates, and special studies. • Utilize BIM for quantity take‑offs and visualizations to support comprehensive estimates. • Prepare trade‑partner bid proposals, evaluate scope inclusion, and identify gaps or overlaps. • Ensure estimates and GMPs reflect recent pricing data and trade‑partner inputs. • Participate in internal estimate review meetings to validate estimates before client delivery. • Coordinate operational input, including General Conditions/Requirements and site logistics, into estimates and GMPs. • Assemble and submit estimate, bid, or GMP documents to owners, aligning with contract requirements. • Take lead or support role in lump‑sum bid processes. • Assist with hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, and talent development for direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸quantity takeoffs
• ▸bim modeling
• ▸estimate review
• ▸site visits
• ▸value engineering
• ▸bid preparation

What You Bring

The role requires occasional travel and physical activity such as lifting up to 20 lb regularly and up to 50 lb occasionally, as well as site visits for condition assessments. Work is performed mainly in an office setting with occasional exposure to construction site environments, requiring adherence to safety policies and procedures. • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and minimum 8 years experience (or equivalent). • Experience in project engineering, field supervision, or purchasing. • Knowledge of construction materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices. • Ability to interpret contracts, drawings, specifications, scopes, and schedules. • Expertise in estimating documentation and quantitative/qualitative analysis. • Strong conceptual skills to understand owner/architect requirements with limited information. • Project management ability to handle competing demands and meet deadlines. • Familiarity with procurement and operations procedures. • Supervisory or management experience. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software. • Willingness to travel as required.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s degree
• ▸8+ years
• ▸project management
• ▸estimating software
• ▸construction knowledge
• ▸communication skills

Benefits

Compensation is salaried exempt with a range of $110,900 – $171,600 annually, based on factors such as experience, education, and internal equity. Turner offers flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, health‑savings and flexible‑spending accounts, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end‑of‑year appreciation pay.

Work Environment

Hybrid