Construction Cost Estimator

fs3|Hodges; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance options

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Retirement plan options

Professional development support for行业

Job summary

Hodges is seeking a sharp Cost Construction Estimator for a hybrid role based in Anaheim, CA. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of hands-on construction estimating experience across schools, hospitals, and federal/public sector projects.

You will produce accurate cost estimates from pre-construction through completion and report to our Anaheim office 2–3 days per week. Responsibilities include developing comprehensive estimates, quantity takeoffs, budget models, and participating in value

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field (Required)
• 5-10 years of professional construction estimating experience (Required)
• Proven track record in schools, healthcare facilities, federal government and public sector buildings (Preferred)
• Certifications (Preferred): CPE, CCP
• Software proficiency with Bluebeam Revu or similar tools

Responsibilities

• Estimating & Cost Analysis: Develop conceptual, schematic, and final estimates, takeoffs, and budgets for public buildings nationwide
• Value Engineering & Risk Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities and risks early in design and planning stages

Skills

Estimating & Cost Analysis

Value Engineering

Risk Management

Bluebeam Revu

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Cost Construction Estimator with 5 to 10 years of hands-on construction management experience across schools, hospitals, and federal/public sector projects. In this hybrid role (2-3 days week in Anaheim, CA), you will be critical to project success - producing accurate cost estimates from pre-construction through completion. The successful candidate is self-motivated, nimble, responsive, and inclined to work without direct supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimating & Cost Analysis: Develop comprehensive conceptual, schematic, and final estimates, quantity takeoffs, and budget models for public building projects nationwide
• Value Engineering & Risk Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities and potential project risks early in the design and planning phases

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field (Required)
• Experience: 5-10 years of professional construction estimating experience for a cost consulting firm, construction management firm, or general contractor (Required)
• Sector Expertise: Proven track record working on schools (K-12/higher ed), healthcare facilities, federal government and public sector buildings (Preferred)
• Certifications (Preferred):
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
• Software Proficiency: Strong expertise with industry-standard estimation software (including Bluebeam Revu or similar tools)
• Location & Work Arrangement: Must be able to report to our Anaheim, CA office and local job sites 2-3 days per week

Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Health and dental insurance options
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Professional development support for industry certifications and training