Construction Estimator: Bid Strategy & Detailed Takeoffs

PREMIER Design + Build Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PREMIER Design + Build Group in Irvine, CA is seeking an Estimator to provide analytical support in cost estimates using historical data, subcontractor guidance, and constructability insights. You will prepare proposals understanding logistics, schedule, risk, and project profitability.

Key duties include reviewing plans, developing pricing structures, soliciting bids from subcontractors, and assembling estimates into professional proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2–5 years of construction-related estimating experience required.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand project plans, specifications and supporting bid documents.
• Identify and develop list of trades, pricing elements, and pricing structure to properly build estimates.
• Participate in Pre-Bid Strategy/Kick-off Meetings to review expectations and deliverables.
• Develop and/or assist in developing project-specific subcontractor lists for pricing solicitation.
• Prepare Invitations to Bid (ITBs) / Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and coordinate distribution.
• Develop scope letters and/or outline specifications for conceptual estimates.
• Review RFIs, Revisions, Addenda, etc. and coordinate distribution.
• Review, descope and level subcontractor bids for accuracy and inclusiveness.
• Perform quantity take-offs and apply to estimates.
• Assist in forecasting construction durations and general conditions costs.
• Assemble estimates and transcribe into presentable proposal templates.
• Participate in PM Hand-off Meetings to ensure seamless transfer from estimating to project management.
• Assist Project Managers with subcontract negotiations and pricing requests as needed.
• Solicit pricing data, unit costs, value engineering, lead times, etc. from vendors as required.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and internal staff to actively update and maintain cost databases.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors.

Skills

Estimating

Bid development

Subcontractor coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

PREMIER Design + Build Group in Irvine, CA is seeking an Estimator to provide analytical support in cost estimates using historical data, subcontractor guidance, and constructability insights. You will prepare proposals understanding logistics, schedule, risk, and project profitability.

Key duties include reviewing plans, developing pricing structures, soliciting bids from subcontractors, and assembling estimates into professional proposals.