Construction Estimator

Australia-Employment; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Construction Estimator in Santa Cruz, CA, on-site, for a permanent full-time role. The candidate will join a multi-generational firm focusing on preconstruction, design-build, and general contracting across Northern California.

3+ years in estimating, pricing commercial/institutional/mixed-use projects, and strong takeoff skills are required. The role emphasizes collaboration with ownership, exposure to decision-makers, and opportunity to influence project strategy and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating or preconstruction experience.
• Experience pricing commercial, institutional, or mixed-use projects.
• Ability to perform takeoffs, develop budgets, and coordinate subcontractor bids.
• Familiarity with conceptual estimating and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform takeoffs, develop budgets, and coordinate subcontractor bids.
• Contribute to estimating and pricing strategies for diverse project types.
• Collaborate with project teams from preconstruction through delivery to influence pursue decisions.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Budget development

Job description

Construction Estimator

$140000 - $180000 per year | Santa Cruz, CA | On-Site | Permanent

Work on a wide variety of commercial projects where your input directly impacts what the company pursues and wins.

We are a multi-generational construction firm specializing in preconstruction, design-build, and general contracting services throughout Northern California. Our team is heavily involved in each project from concept through delivery, with estimating playing a key role in project success.

Why join us?

• Exposure to diverse project types and delivery methods
• Direct interaction with ownership and decision-makers
• Ability to influence project strategy and pursuit decisions
• Collaborative preconstruction environment

Job Details

• 3+ years of estimating or preconstruction experience
• Experience pricing commercial, institutional, or mixed-use projects
• Ability to perform takeoffs, develop budgets, and coordinate subcontractor bids
• Familiarity with conceptual estimating and value engineering
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with plans and specs

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.