Director of Preconstruction - Chief Estimator

About the CompanyChief Estimator & Director of Preconstruction — Commercial GCWe are a commercial General Contractor in the Denver metro area, with a clear plan to scale to $50M and ultimately $100M+, is hiring a hands-on Chief Estimator & Director of Preconstruction. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates.Pay range and compensation packageCompensation: $130,000–$155,000 base, DOE, plus benefits.Scope and compensation grow with the company.About the RoleThis is a builder's role first — someone who personally estimates complex and ground-up commercial projects every week, not someone who only reviews or delegates. The estimating and preconstruction department is being scaled now, the standards and team you put in place become the backbone the company scales on.ResponsibilitiesPersonally estimate on a regular basis; lead and mentor our estimating teamBuild and lead preconstruction from pursuit through turnover — constructability, VE, GMP, technical negotiationBuild the standards, templates, and cost database a scaling department needsQualifications5–10+ years in commercial GC estimating, including ground-up construction — not only renovation or TI workA real, specific, verifiable project listNot a fit: residential-only, subcontractor/single-trade, or owner's rep/CM-agency background without GC-side estimatingRequired SkillsHands-on commercial GC estimating experienceAbility to personally estimate complex and ground-up commercial projects on a regular basisLeadership and mentoring skills for an estimating teamCapability to build standards, templates, and cost databases for a scaling departmentPreferred SkillsExperience leading preconstruction from pursuit through turnoverExperience with constructability, VE, GMP, and technical negotiationEqual Opportunity StatementThis is a confidential search. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates.Additional BenefitsDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceWork Location: In person