AI-Driven Commercial Estimator at Growing CRE Firm

Ethan Conrad Properties, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethan Conrad Properties, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator to join the Pre-Construction team in Sacramento, CA.

The role involves preparing ROM through detailed estimates for tenant improvements and projects across sectors, using digital takeoffs and AI-assisted tools, and coordinating with brokers, tenants, and subcontractors. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of estimating experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong communication, analytical, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field preferred; equivalent education and experience considered.
• Typically 3–5 years of commercial construction estimating or related experience.
• Experience estimating tenant improvements, office, retail, restaurant, healthcare, or industrial projects preferred.
• Experience with hard-bid, negotiated, design-build, or CM delivery methods.
• Experience using digital takeoff, estimating spreadsheets, subcontractor solicitation, and bid comparison.
• Experience using AI tools in a professional setting is preferred; willingness to learn and follow data-security practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ROM, conceptual, preliminary, and detailed estimates for commercial construction and tenant improvements.
• Review drawings, specs, site information, and documents to define scope and assumptions.
• Perform digital quantity takeoffs for architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and finishes as applicable.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and general conditions costs; maintain estimate detail.
• Prepare budgets, cost-per-square-foot analyses, feasibility studies, and bid comparisons.
• Prepare trade bid packages and solicit subcontractors; review quotations for scope coverage and risks.
• Research historical costs to improve estimating accuracy and data quality.
• Identify value engineering options and constructability opportunities to reduce cost or schedule.
• Coordinate with project teams, brokers, tenants, and subcontractors to clarify requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of market pricing, labor rates, and codes; ensure AI outputs are validated.
• Manage bid solicitation and provide final award recommendations.
• Maintain organized estimate files, takeoff records, bid tabs, and version control.
• Support feasibility, budgets, and financial risk discussions with project team.
• Represent the company professionally in project/vendor interactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

On-Screen Takeoff

PlanSwift

STACK

Autodesk Takeoff

CostX

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Ethan Conrad Properties, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator to join the Pre-Construction team in Sacramento, CA.

The role involves preparing ROM through detailed estimates for tenant improvements and projects across sectors, using digital takeoffs and AI-assisted tools, and coordinating with brokers, tenants, and subcontractors. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of estimating experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong communication, analytical, and