
SPO Estimator - Drywall (Denver)
Denver, COFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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The SPO Estimator - Drywall prepares detailed self-perform drywall estimates, bids, and scopes for construction projects. The role analyzes drawings, specifications, schedules, labor productivity, risks, and trade proposals, and coordinates with preconstruction, procurement, project teams, vendors, and designers. It is based in a Turner office or project location and is not remote or hybrid. A bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
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Division: Denver Project Location(s): Denver, CO 80204 USA Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Experienced Education: Job Family: Construction Compensation: Salaried Exempt If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings. For the past 50 years, Turner's Denver office has helped shape our local skyline with projects such as Meow Wolf, Sports Authority Field at Mile High, and Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Denver's current working portfolio includes everything from data centers and elaborate healthcare renovations to commercial spaces. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let's do great things together!This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location.This position will be posted for 60 days. Position Description:Prepare detailed Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall estimates for project based on construction drawings and specifications; and communicate bids and scopes of work. Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities: - Prepare detailed Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope. - Generate labor productivity rates in coordination with historical data and project specific constraints. - Develop and maintain vendor relationships in order to solicit competitive pricing. - Prepare and assemble drywall bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus). - Identify design issues and project risks impacting SPO drywall. Generate and propose solutions working in collaboration with Preconstruction team to resolve. - Analyze SPO drywall project schedules for sequencing risk and prepare labor loaded schedules based on estimated days. - Collaborate with SPO Manager to include appropriate markups, labor rates, and other necessary informaton.in assigned estimates based on project approach, backlog and level of risk. - Lead document management for SPO drywall projects, including receiving drawings and specifications, provide proper file structure and distribute to relevant stakeholders. - Attend constructability review meetings, document potential issues including with Trades market, and support communication with project team and designers. - Develop SPO drywall value analysis study including cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scope. - Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive Trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods. - Prepare drywall scope requisitions for assigned Trades and coordinate with project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps. - Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope. - For subcontracted drywall work, obtain and evaluate Trade proposals relative to their scope of work, document and organize information into Bid Recording Sheet, and participate in Post Bid Review. - Manage action items from Post Bid, finalize sub tier scopes, and make recommendat ons to Procurement for bid awards. - Prepare and manage project kick-off meeting and hand off to project operations teams. - May supervise Estimating team members, participate in recruiting activities, onboard new staff, and contribute to performance appraisals during - Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for thisrole will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited tointernal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. The belowsalary range represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of therange of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is noteligible for overtime compensation. Your total compensation goes beyond thenumber on your paycheck. Turner Construction provides generous leave, healthplans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. #LI-ND1 Qualifications: - Minimum of 3 years of related experience performing detailed estimates for specialty scopes of work such as framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, specialty ceilings, delegated design cold formed metal framing, and doors, frames, and hardware - Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field of study a plus, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience - Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and Trade practices - Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule - Knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents - Conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of requirements - Proficient skills in project management, able to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines - Familiar with construction operating procedures and methods of other departments (e.g., Procurement, Operations) - Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to present information to non-technical audiences - Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and familiar with computer-based takeoff and estimating software - Limited travelPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction
How this job compares
Set against the 2,601 open Estimator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Colorado median$96–144K/yr76 salary ranges
- US median$24–30/hr116 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 90 open Estimator jobs in Colorado and 2,601 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Colorado
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Estimator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,102 postings).
- Education
- 388 of the 2,601 open Estimator jobs (15%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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