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Join a highly ranked builder as a Commercial Construction Estimator—high-profile projects and competitive pay!
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Asante Kamtema
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Salary: $105,000 - $140,000 per year
A bit about us:
At this company, we are driven by a client-centered philosophy rooted in delivering exceptional construction experiences from concept to completion. Our team partners with clients across diverse sectors — including community facilities, healthcare, corporate, and multifamily projects — providing expert general contracting, construction management, design-build, and preconstruction services. With a commitment to integrity, collaboration, and innovation, we ensure every project we undertake is executed with quality, transparency, and a focus on realizing the client’s vision. Our workplace values service, adaptability, and inclusive team culture as foundations for long-term success.
Why join us?
Be part of a dynamic and growing construction organization that values your expertise and contributions. At this company, you’ll:
The Estimator will play a key role in the preconstruction process by preparing accurate cost estimates and analyses that support bidding and project strategy. This position works closely with project teams, subcontractors, designers, and internal stakeholders to ensure cost-effective and competitive proposals.
Key Responsibilities:
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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Job details:
Join a highly ranked builder as a Commercial Construction Estimator—high-profile projects and competitive pay!
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Asante Kamtema
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $105,000 - $140,000 per year
A bit about us:
At this company, we are driven by a client-centered philosophy rooted in delivering exceptional construction experiences from concept to completion. Our team partners with clients across diverse sectors — including community facilities, healthcare, corporate, and multifamily projects — providing expert general contracting, construction management, design-build, and preconstruction services. With a commitment to integrity, collaboration, and innovation, we ensure every project we undertake is executed with quality, transparency, and a focus on realizing the client’s vision. Our workplace values service, adaptability, and inclusive team culture as foundations for long-term success.
Why join us?
Be part of a dynamic and growing construction organization that values your expertise and contributions. At this company, you’ll:
- Make an impact on meaningful projects that shape communities, improve healthcare facilities, and enrich the built environment.
- Work collaboratively within cross-functional teams, including preconstruction, project management, field operations, and leadership.
- Grow your career through ongoing professional development, mentorship, and exposure to a wide range of project types and estimating challenges.
- Be supported by a culture that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement, where your ideas and insights help shape project outcomes.
- Benefit from a supportive work environment that prioritizes safety, teamwork, and respect for every team member’s role in delivering project success.
The Estimator will play a key role in the preconstruction process by preparing accurate cost estimates and analyses that support bidding and project strategy. This position works closely with project teams, subcontractors, designers, and internal stakeholders to ensure cost-effective and competitive proposals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze project plans, specifications, and related documents to define scope of work and cost assumptions.
- Perform quantity takeoffs, cost research, labor and material pricing, and estimate preparation.
- Prepare and deliver detailed bid packages, cost proposals, and budget recommendations.
- Collaborate with project managers, designers, and subcontractors to evaluate potential risks and value engineering opportunities.
- Maintain estimating databases, historical cost records, and supporting documentation.
- Communicate with subcontractors and vendors to solicit quotations, negotiate pricing, and validate bid assumptions.
- Support decision-making through accurate, timely estimates and clear presentation of cost data.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
- Proven experience in construction estimating or preconstruction work (varies by level of role).
- Proficiency in construction estimating software and tools; comfort with Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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Salary : $105,000 - $140,000