Job Locations
US-CO-Denver | US-CO-Broomfield
| Requisition ID |
2026-8373
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Category (Portal Searching) |
Preconstruction & Business Development
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Division : Name |
Central
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Employment Status |
Full-time Regular
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Overview
As Estimating Manager for our Colorado District, you're not just pricing work-you're shaping which projects we win and how we win them. You will lead a growing team of estimators and play a key role in developing competitive, well-informed bids. You'll drive subcontractor and vendor engagement, challenge assumptions, and ensure estimates are disciplined, accurate, and aligned with project risk and opportunity. This is a leadership role for someone who can influence outcomes, negotiate with confidence, and bring structure and clarity to complex pursuits. Bring your diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities. Apply now and transform your career with us.
What you will be doing
Works with operations and business development leadership to determine pursuit selection across the Central Colorado District.
- Provides technical and industry expertise related to risk, contract management, owner relationships, and subcontractor/vendor partnerships.
- Delegates and oversees review of project scope and applicable regulations to ensure compliance with disadvantaged business requirements and minority participation agreements.
- Reviews work of direct reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and innovative approach.
- Coordinates and reviews pursuit schedules with the lead estimator and support teams.
- Reviews total project estimates to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal submission.
- Participates in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy sessions, and client-facing presentations as required.
- Leads post-bid and post-project debriefs with estimating, engineering, and operations teams to capture lessons learned and performance outcomes.
- Oversees record keeping and documentation of bid submissions and results.
- Leads Joint Venture (JV) meetings and handoff between pursuit and project teams to ensure accurate and complete knowledge transfer.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
- 10+ years estimating and cost control experience required, with previous field/operations experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience across construction, design, finance, and management.
- Proven success delivering heavy civil estimates ($50-500M+) across Bid-Build and Alternative Delivery models, including collaborative delivery environments.
- Expert knowledge of HCSS HeavyBid Estimating Software.
- Previous experience working on JV bid teams strongly preferred.
- Ability to lead and mentor a growing team while driving creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges.
- Research and promote more effective and efficient estimating methods.
- Understands best value approach to winning new work.
- Expert knowledge of construction engineering and project delivery methods across heavy civil infrastructure, including highways, bridges, dams, reservoirs, water conveyance/utilities, and tunnels.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills required.
Why work for us
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
Salary Min
Salary Max
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Flatiron Construction Corp
$205,000.00
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$250,000.00
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
Mar 25, 2026