Chief Estimator

BuilderFirst; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing contractor company in the Los Angeles area is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead pre-construction and estimating efforts for drywall, metal-framing, and wood framing projects. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of estimating experience and expertise in tools such as QuickBid and Bluebeam. Responsibilities include ensuring competitive and profitable bids, reviewing major submissions, and evaluating labor requirements. This role requires strong leadership and management of high-value bids.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating experience in drywall, metal-framing, and wood framing.
• Experience in multifamily, commercial, tenant improvement, and core & shell projects.
• Ability to manage multiple high-value bids while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction and estimating efforts for drywall and framing projects.
• Ensure competitive, accurate, and profitable bids.
• Review and approve all major bids prior to submission.
• Evaluate labor requirements and define project scope.

Skills

Expert knowledge in QuickBid

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Opportunity with a growing contractor in the Los Angeles area. Looking for an experienced Estimator with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pre-construction and estimating efforts for drywall, metal-framing and wood framing projects
• Ensure your division has competitive, accurate, and profitable bids
• Review and approve all major bids prior to submission
• Evaluate labor requirements, define project scope, and assess schedule constraints

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in QuickBid, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office
• 10+ years of estimating experience within drywall, metal-framing, and wood framing scopes on projects in industries such as multifamily, commercial, tenant improvement, and core & shell
• Ability to manage multiple high-value bids while maintaining accuracy and competitiveness