AI-Driven Commercial Construction Estimator

Ethan Conrad Properties Inc

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Ethan Conrad Properties, Inc. in Sacramento seeks a detail-oriented Commercial Construction Estimator to join the Pre-Construction team.

You will prepare ROM, conceptual, and detailed estimates for tenant improvements, offices, and other commercial projects, using AI-enabled tools and proven estimating practices. The role involves reviewing drawings, performing digital takeoffs, developing cost components, bidding with subcontractors, and supporting feasibility studies.

Qualifications

Typically 3–5 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
Experience with tenant improvements, office, retail, or healthcare projects.
Experience with hard-bid, negotiated, design-build methods.
Proficiency with digital takeoff, estimating spreadsheets, and bid comparisons.
Experience using AI tools in a professional setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare ROM, conceptual, preliminary, and detailed estimates for commercial construction and tenant work.
Review drawings, specifications, site information, existing-condition reports, lease work letters, and other project documents to define scope, identify exclusions, and document assumptions.
Perform accurate digital quantity takeoffs for architectural, demolition, structural, civil/site, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and finish scopes as applicable.
Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, general conditions, escalation, and other project cost components; maintain clear estimate summaries and supporting detail.
Prepare and update budgets, cost-per-square-foot analyses, feasibility studies, bid comparisons, and estimate reconciliations as design information develops.
Prepare trade bid packages, solicit and follow up with subcontractors and suppliers, review quotations for scope coverage, and identify gaps, qualifications, exclusions, and cost risks.
Research historical estimates, purchase orders, subcontracts, actual project costs, and productivity information to improve estimating accuracy and maintain useful cost data.
Identify and evaluate value engineering options, alternate materials and systems, constructability considerations, and opportunities to improve cost or schedule without compromising project requirements.
Coordinate with the Chief Estimator, project management, brokers, property management, development teams, architects, engineers, and tenants, and subcontractors to clarify project requirements and budget expectations.
Coordinate with brokers and potential tenants various value engineering opportunities prior to and during the design phase to reduce overall project costs to lessen the burden and/or impact on final lease terms.
Participate in site walks, design meetings, pre-bid meetings, and project handoffs; communicate estimate basis, key assumptions, risks, and scope boundaries clearly.
Maintain current knowledge of construction methods, local market pricing, labor rates, material availability, building codes, permitting requirements, and industry trends.
Use AI-assisted tools to support document review, scope comparisons, estimate narratives, bid leveling, historical cost analysis, and workflow efficiency, while verifying outputs against source documents and project requirements.
Manage the bid solicitation process, evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals, and provide final award recommendations to Project Managers for assigned projects.
Maintain organized estimate files, takeoff records, bid tabs, scope sheets, clarifications, and version control in accordance with department procedures.
Support Project team regarding feasibility of an overall project, budgets, and financial risk.
Support a professional, cooperative, self-directed team environment and represent the Company respectfully in all project and vendor interactions.
Independently evaluate procurement options, negotiate terms within delegated authority, and collaborate with the project team to recommend contract awards.