Construction Estimator

Millie and Severson, General Contractors; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay & benefits

Challenging projects

Collaborative team

Job summary

Millie and Severson is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our employee-owned team in California. You will dig into plans, verify conditions, and prepare accurate estimates for Tilt-Up, medical office buildings, and other commercial projects.

The role emphasizes independent analysis, bid preparation, and coordination with subs, PMs, and consultants to ensure competitive proposals and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating for commercial GC projects, 7+ years preferred.
• Strong takeoff and bid preparation skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with estimating software and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plans and develop detailed estimates with minimal supervision.
• Prepare scope of work lists for trades and issue bid packets.
• Coordinate distribution of bid documents and RFIs to subs.
• Evaluate subcontractor bids for alignment with specs and plans.
• Develop project budgets and comprehensive proposal documents.
• Support turnover with PMs after award.

Skills

7+ years estimating

Tilt-Up experience

Medical Office Building

Independent estimating

Means & methods

Conceptual estimates

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

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.