Construction Estimator

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth on challenging projects

Job summary

Millie and Severson is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our employee-owned firm, delivering high-caliber projects across healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. You will analyze plans, frame scopes, and prepare competitive bids with minimal supervision.

Join a collaborative, ESOP-driven team that values expertise, loyalty, and long-term career development on challenging projects. We offer stable advancement and comprehensive benefits in a premier California construction

Qualifications

• 7+ years of estimating experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Tilt-Up and/or Medical Office Building experience highly preferred.
• Ability to independently prepare detailed estimate analyses and quantity takeoffs.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, and subcontractor scopes.
• Experience with conceptual estimates, hard bids, negotiated budgets, and GMP proposals.

Responsibilities

• Review plans; determine the scope of work for each trade.
• Verify plans against site conditions and prepare bid invitations.
• Coordinate distribution of bid documents and RFIs to subs.
• Prepare project budget and comprehensive proposal of inclusions/exclusions.
• Turnover package preparation and support to Project Management.

Skills

Estimating experience

Commercial GC experience

Plan takeoffs

Budgeting & proposals

Subcontractor coordination

Bid analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Business

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

BidMail

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Millie and Severson is one of California's premier general contractors, delivering award-winning projects across Industrial, Healthcare, Education, and Commercial markets. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to Building A Higher Standard while providing our team members with the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term careers.

We are seeking an experienced Estimator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about digging in plans, problem-solving, and delivering accurate, competitive estimates. This is an opportunity to join a respected team where your expertise is valued, your contributions are recognized, and you can make a meaningful impact on high-profile construction projects.

Why Join Millie and Severson?

• Employee-owned company (ESOP)
• Stable company with a strong reputation and long-tenured employees
• Collaborative team environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects

What You'll Do

As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in preparing detailed analysis of estimate requirements necessary from material summaries with minimum supervision

• Review plans for a potential project. Plan may be complete or very conceptual.
• Verify plans with existing site conditions.
• Accurately determine and list the scope of work for each trade required to complete the project.
• Prepare invitations to subcontractors to provide a bid for the project.
• Review plans and specifications for completeness, inconsistencies, and conflicts.
• Prepare Requests for Information (RFI’s) as required to the project consultants to obtain a thorough understanding of the project and the requirements to complete it.
• Coordinate the distribution of bid documents to subcontractors including any subsequent RFI’s, addendums, or other information.
• Prepare an estimate of quantities and a list of items to compare subcontractor proposals to assure the proposal is complete and qualified.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals for consistency with the plans and specifications.
• Prepare the project budget.
• Prepare a comprehensive proposal of services containing inclusions, exclusions, clarifications, and alternates.
• After award of the project, prepare a turnover package for Project Management and participate in the turnover meeting.
• Assist Project Management with follow-up requests for budgeting.
• Attend interviews, as needed

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of estimating experience with a commercial general contractor
• Tilt-Up and/or Medical Office Building experience highly preferred
• Demonstrated strong tenure with previous employers
• Ability to independently prepare detailed estimate analyses and material quantity takeoffs
• Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, and subcontractor scopes
• Experience preparing conceptual estimates, hard bids, negotiated budgets, and GMP proposals
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Education & Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Advanced Experience with On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, BidMail, and Microsoft Project
• LEED Accreditation is a plus
• BIM experience is a plus

If you're looking for a company that values expertise, integrity, teamwork, and loyalty, we'd like to hear from you.

Millie and Severson is conducting this search through its internal Talent Acquisition team.