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Estimator (Preconstruction)

IPS-Integrated Project Services
Emeryville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/22/2026
Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Preconstruction Estimator to join our talented team at our office located in Emeryville, California.

In this role, you will provide estimating services to projects and business development efforts. You will also prepare services estimates for projects to support the achievement of corporate objectives and prepares constructed cost estimates for projects to support the achievement of corporate objectives.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of estimating programs and systems.
  • Works with Project Executives and Project Managers to coordinate the acquisition of input information for the estimating process for projects.
  • Prepares project estimates using drawings, specifications, scope, basis of design, and other project information as input.
  • Monitors subcontract and purchase order awards, compares awarded costs to budgeted costs, determines the bases for variances, and adjusts estimating systems, models, and unit pricing to adjust future estimates.
  • Reviews design options and recommend the best solutions based on cost.
  • Prepares estimates to support the change management process for projects.
  • Works with Project Executives and Project Managers to monitor project implementation for compliance with the basis of the project estimate as required.
  • Evaluates required estimate contents by reviewing requests for proposals, attending pre-bid meetings, and communicating with the proposal team to support the preparation of bids and proposals during the bid/proposal preparation phase.

The salary offered for this role is between $81,500 to $135,850, but actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set and education.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline or an equivalent technical degree.
  • Experience in Project Delivery, including Estimating.
  • 8-10 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Exposure to MEP systems and Cost Estimating is a distinct advantage.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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