Construction Estimator

C.SEC | An Executive Search Firm; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in commercial construction seeks a skilled Commercial Construction Project Estimator for their Irvine office. This role offers the chance to work alongside high-level executives and contribute to landmark projects across California. With a focus on employee growth, the firm provides extensive training and support, ensuring your career can flourish in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a company that values its workforce and invests in their future. If you're ready to take your estimating career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Potential Sign-On Bonus

Annual Market Salary Adjustment

Company Provided Laptop

Premium Health/Dental/Vision Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Open Vacation Policy

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of construction project estimating experience.
• Experience with commercial interiors and renovations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project plans and prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
• Collaborate with project managers and clients to clarify project scope.
• Track and manage historical cost data for future estimating efforts.

Skills

Construction Estimating

Project Management

Cost Analysis

Bid Preparation

Collaboration with Stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Job description

My client is a well-known and entirely employee-owned California based commercial general contractor currently listed on California's top ENR ranking commercial contractors list as well as a top ranking U.S. ENR commercial contractor. The firm holds a very high reputation within the state of California and reflects a large presence within the California commercial construction market. The firm has been established for over 50+ years with over 7+ offices in the state and growing, my client employs upwards to 500+ full time employees and is on track to surpass over $1B in annual revenue by the end of 2027. The firm is known to be the multi-disciplinary commercial general contractor on the west coast with vertical commercial building expertise in multiple sectors of the market, including commercial, healthcare, hospitality, mixed-use / multi-family, entertainment / amusement parks, special projects, aerospace, aviation, industrial, high-bay, education, government, and senior living. My client is known for building genuine landmark commercial projects within the state with median project values typically ranging in totals between $25M to $500M.

THE HIRING NEED :

My client has asked for my assistance in securing them a new and experienced Commercial Construction Project Estimator to join their rapidly growing Orange County Special Project Building Division based out of their Irvine, CA office. The firm is looking for individual with past experience estimating construction projects for a full service commercial general contractor in the state of California. My client invests a lot in their employees and has an excellent training and development on-boarding program aimed at fast-tracking careers and allowing their employees to take their career in the direction that makes the most sense for them. If this opportunity is of interest to you, apply today for consideration within 24 hours of submission.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

This experienced Commercial Construction Project Estimator of the Irvine / Orange County Special Projects Building Division will report directly to the Project Executive, and Vice President of the division giving them exposure and opportunity to learn from multiple high-level executives within the leadership team.

The key responsibilities for this position include :

• Analyze project plans, specifications, and other documents to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
• Perform quantity take-offs of materials, labor, and equipment needed for projects.
• Solicit and review bids from subcontractors and suppliers to incorporate into overall project pricing.
• Develop and present detailed proposals, bid packages, and budgets to clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and clients to clarify project scope and requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, potential risks, and constructability issues during the preconstruction phase.
• Maintain current knowledge of market conditions, material pricing, and industry trends.
• Track and manage historical cost data for use in future budgeting and estimating efforts.
• Assist in value engineering efforts to help meet client budgets without compromising project quality.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and post-bid reviews as needed.
• Ensure estimates are completed accurately and submitted within project deadlines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

This qualified Commercial Construction Project Estimator of the Irvine / Orange County Special Projects Building Division will have :

• A minimum of 5-10+ years’ experience working in a construction project estimating capacity for a full-service commercial general contractor within the state of California
• Past project estimating experience involving commercial interiors, commercial tenant improvements, and / or commercial renovations is a plus
• Bachelors degree in applicable field of study from an accredited college or university is a plus but is not necessarily required, as real day-to-day construction estimating career experience trumps all

THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE :

This successful Commercial Construction Project Estimator of the Irvine / Orange County Special Projects Building Division will be compensated with a competitive base salary ranging from $137,500.00 - $197,500.00 based on work experience, this figure does not include additional benefits and perks that are listed below.

Benefits Package includes the following :

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Companywide annual discretionary based bonus
• Potential sign-on bonus
• Companywide annual market salary adjustment, salary raise of 2-8% every year
• Company provided laptop and mobile work phone
• Premium Health / dental / vision benefits w / family coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Open vacation policy (equivalent to 3-4 weeks of vacation PTO)

If this opportunity is of interest to you, apply today for consideration within 24 hours of submission.

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