Estimator - Colorado Springs

This company prides itself on a collaborative team environment, strong community ties, and a healthy work/life balance. With a steady pipeline of diverse commercial projects, they are seeking an Estimator to play a key role in their preconstruction efforts; managing bid packages, preparing detailed cost estimates, and contributing to the success of their growing portfolio.

Client Details

Join one of Colorado Springs' most trusted and long-standing General Contractors! With over 50 years in the industry and recognition as a 'Best Place to Work' for four consecutive years, this company prioritizes employee satisfaction through competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture. They are committed to diversity and inclusion and have built a strong reputation for integrity and quality.

Why This Opportunity?

• Work with a company that values work-life balance and employee growth.
• Enjoy a strong pipeline of projects through 2025 and into 2026.
• Be part of a team delivering ground-up and interior build-out projects across sectors like Commercial, Civic, Education, Retail, Healthcare, Industrial, Religious, and Hospitality.
• Typical project values range from $1M-$10M, with annual revenue exceeding $20M.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including bonus opportunities.

If you're looking to join a successful, values-driven contractor with a collaborative environment, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career!

Description

Estimator Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the estimating process for complex commercial projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with company objectives.
• Oversee all project documentation to guarantee schedules and budgets are maintained while monitoring costs at a strategic level.
• Direct the preparation and review of as-built drawings, warranties, certificates of occupancy, and lien releases, ensuring completeness and compliance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and timelines, allocating resources effectively to meet deadlines.
• Build and nurture key relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, supporting long-term business growth.
• Analyze historical data and trends to improve estimating accuracy and reduce variances between estimates and actual costs.
• Lead the process of obtaining, evaluating, and negotiating subcontractor bids, ensuring competitive pricing and quality.
• Prepare and present comprehensive estimate packages, highlighting assumptions, gaps, and risk factors for executive review.
• Ensure estimates meet the requirements of multiple delivery systems, and collaborate closely with project management teams for alignment.
• Provide guidance during post-bid buyouts, assisting in finalizing scopes and budgets.
• Represent the company in pre-bid meetings and presentations, strengthening relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Mentor junior estimators, providing training and oversight to maintain consistency and accuracy across the estimating team.

Profile

The successful Estimator:

• BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management preferred
• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience required
• Experience with conceptual estimating
• Ground up project knowledge and experience

Job Offer

• A competitive base salary between $80,000-$100,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based. Typically between $8,000-$15,000 in the first year)
• Medical insurance including dental and vision (100% coverage for individual and dependents)
• Generous 401K structure
• Gas card
• Company profit sharing
• Robust career advancement opportunity
• Strong training programs
• 15 PTO Days
• Company wide events
• Maternity/Paternity leave available

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.