WE'RE HIRING: Construction Cost Estimator

What We're Looking For:

We’re seeking an experienced estimator skilled in residential, commercial, and specialty construction.
We want an estimator who offers more than numbers. The ideal candidate understands how documents, field conditions, costs, and scopes impact profitability. We value professionals who anticipate problems, spot missing information, and develop reliable estimates to support better business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Estimating & Cost Analysis

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for various construction projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, and subcontractors.
• Develop budgets and conceptual/detailed estimates.
• Use CSI MasterFormat for estimates and scopes.
• Identify gaps, discrepancies, and cost overruns.
• Stay current on material pricing, labor rates, and subcontractor costs in Southern California.
• Provide value engineering and alternative solutions.

Residential & Commercial Construction

• Estimate ground-up residential projects and custom homes.
• Budget for additions, ADUs, renovations, and remodels.
• Estimate foundations, framing, roofing, MEP, finishes, and sitework.
• Assess existing conditions and unforeseen remodel costs.
• Commercial Tenant Improvements (TI): Office spaces, retail stores, restaurants, and commercial buildouts.
• Medical & Healthcare Facilities: Medical offices, dental offices, clinics, and specialized healthcare tenant improvements.
• Structural Concrete: Foundations, slabs, retaining walls, structural concrete, and reinforced concrete systems.
• Caissons & Deep Foundations: Drilled piers, grade beams, hillside foundations, and specialized structural foundation systems.
• Prefabricated & Modular Construction: Prefabricated building systems, modular components, and related installation requirements.
• Structural Modifications: Steel framing, structural retrofits, seismic improvements, and major building alterations.
• Sitework & Civil Improvements: Grading, excavation, drainage, utilities, and site preparation.

Preconstruction & Project Planning

• Join preconstruction meetings and feasibility reviews.
• Identify constructability issues and project risks.
• Support management in building budgets and schedules.
• Review specs, permitting, and local requirements affecting pricing.
• Collaborate with design/engineering on cost-effective alternatives.
• Support change orders and budget revisions during construction.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional estimating experience preferred.
• Experience with specialty scopes like structural concrete, deep foundations, or prefabricated construction.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and labor requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Experience preparing quantity takeoffs and estimates.
• Knowledge of subcontractor bidding and procurement.
• Strong knowledge of construction pricing in Southern California.
• Proficiency in Excel and construction estimating software.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and meet deadlines.
• Bilingual English/Spanish