Construction Cost Estimator

Overwatch CM; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance options

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan options

Professional development support

Job summary

Overwatch CM in Anaheim, CA is 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. This hybrid role reports to the Anaheim office 2–3 days per week, with opportunities for professional growth.

You will develop comprehensive estimates, perform quantity takeoffs, and build budget models while identifying cost-saving opportunities and risks early in design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Construction Management, Civil Eng., Architecture or closely related)
• 5–10 years of professional construction estimating experience
• Experience with cost consulting firms, CM firms, or GC
• Public sector projects experience preferred: schools, healthcare, federal government
• Certifications such as CPE or CCP preferred
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu or similar tools

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, schematic, and final estimates, quantity takeoffs, and budget models for public building projects nationwide.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and risks early in design and planning phases (Value Engineering & Risk Management)

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Strong communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Civil Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Estimation software

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.

• 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.

• 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