Construction Estimator

Millie and Severson, General Contractors; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Long-term career

Job summary

Millie and Severson, a premier California general contractor, seeks an experienced Estimator to develop detailed plans, perform quantity takeoffs, and prepare competitive bids. Join a respected ESOP company with a collaborative culture and opportunities to work on high-profile projects in Industrial, Healthcare, Education, and Commercial sectors.

You will review plans, verify site conditions, coordinate bid documents, and compile complete budgets and proposals for submission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of estimating experience with a commercial GC.
• Tilt-Up and/or Medical Office Building experience preferred.
• Ability to independently prepare detailed estimate analyses and material quantity takeoffs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and determine the project scope for each trade.
• Prepare invitations to subcontractors to bid the project.
• Review plans and specs for completeness and conflicts.
• Prepare RFIs to clarify project requirements with consultants.
• Coordinate distribution of bid documents and addenda to subs.
• Prepare the project budget and a comprehensive proposal with inclusions/exclusions.
• Assist Project Management with budgeting and turnover activities.
• Attend interviews as needed.

Skills

Estimating

Plan review

Takeoffs

Bid proposals

RFI management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

BidMail

Microsoft Project

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. We are not seeking assistance from recruiting agencies, staffing firms, or search consultants. Unsolicited resumes will not be accepted, and no placement fees will be paid. Direct applicants only.