Chief Estimator Preconstruction Manager
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Job Summary
Full Benefits & Growth Incentives
About the Opportunity: We are a fast-growing $15M commercial general contractor in the Denver metro areawith a clear trajectory to scale to $50M and $100Mis seeking a hands-on Chief Estimator & Director of Preconstruction.
This is a builders role first. We are looking for an active tactical lead who estimates complex ground-up commercial projects weekly rather than a manager who only reviews or delegates. As we scale the department the standards templates and team you establish will form the operational backbone of our long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
Active Estimating & Leadership: Personally prepare comprehensive estimates for ground-up commercial projects while leading and mentoring junior estimating staff.
End-to-End Preconstruction: Oversee the preconstruction phase from initial pursuit through project turnover including constructability reviews value engineering (VE) Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development and technical contract negotiations.
Department Infrastructure: Build and refine department standards unit-cost databases and proposal templates to support company scaling.
Subcontractor & Client Relations: Cultivate strong regional trade partner relationships and interface directly with clients during project alignment and bidding.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: 510 years of commercial GC estimating experience with extensive hands-on expertise in ground-up construction (not limited to tenant improvements or renovations).
Track Record: A verifiable list of completed commercial GC projects demonstrating range and depth in hard-bid and conceptual estimating.
Skill Set: Deep understanding of conceptual budgeting quantity takeoffs market pricing trends and commercial contract negotiations.
Ideal Profile / Background Fit:
Great Fit: Commercial General Contractor background with direct personal experience assembling complete project estimates.
Not a Fit: Backgrounds strictly limited to residential work single-trade subcontractors or CM-agency/owners rep roles without direct GC estimating experience.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $130000 $155000 commensurate with experience.
Growth: Executive scope leadership authority and compensation scale directly with company revenue benchmarks.
Benefits Package:
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
Required Skills:
Key Requirements Experience: 5 years in commercial construction with a General Contractor and at least 5 years specifically as a Senior PM (minimum 6 years overall Construction PM experience required). Skills: Strong financial and schedule management contract expertise and the ability to hold project teams accountable. Must have experience as the primary PM for a General Contractor not a specialty-trade role.
