Senior Construction Estimator – Project Manager

Goldstone Partners, Inc.

. Lead the development of accurate, competitive bids for multifamily, residential, and commercial projects from initial site walk-through to final submission .

Posted 9/18/2026contractRemote • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $65 - $75 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in construction estimating, particularly for multifamily, residential, and commercial projects, with a strong proficiency in preparing competitive bids and cost estimates. Capable of leveraging AI tools and collaborating effectively with project managers to refine budgets and ensure successful bid submissions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Construction Estimating ExperienceGovernment RFPsMicrosoft Project ProficiencyUnderstanding of Construction DocumentsExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationQuantity TakeoffsBid Package PreparationProject Budget DevelopmentRisk IdentificationSubcontractor Pricing EvaluationBuilding Codes KnowledgeAI Tools Utilization

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPersuasive CommunicationIndependenceFlexibilityAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Multifamily ProjectsResidential ProjectsCommercial ProjectsRFP ResponseCost-Saving Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development of accurate, competitive bids for multifamily, residential, and commercial projects from initial site walk-through to final submission
Build complete, accurate cost estimates, from quantity takeoffs through final bid packages
Respond to RFPs and prepare bid packages, including city, county, and local opportunities
Represent the company in person and virtually during bid Q&A sessions and estimate presentations
Solicit and evaluate subcontractor pricing
Review plans, specifications, and scopes of work to identify project risks and cost-saving opportunities
Partner with project managers and leadership to develop and refine project budgets
Use AI tools to sharpen estimates and bid materials
Support business development and other business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive construction estimating experience, ideally including government RFPs
A track record of successful bids across multi-family, residential, and commercial projects
Proficiency with Microsoft Project and comfortable using AI tools
Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, and building codes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to earn the trust of clients and teammates
A confident, persuasive presence – comfortable walking stakeholders through the numbers
Ability to work independently while meeting key deliverables across multiple bids and deadlines
Patience and flexibility for the detail-heavy, paperwork-intensive nature of government bidding
Applications welcomed from US Citizens and Green Card holders only

Benefits

Comp & perks

Autonomy to own your bids, backed by a team that trusts your judgment
A close-knit, growing organization where your work has visible impact