Construction Estimator: Bids, Scope & Costs

JRM Construction Management; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Construction Management in California is seeking a Project Estimator to join our employee-owned firm. You will be responsible for accurately estimating total project costs and guiding bid packages through CM and GC processes.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, and strong collaboration with architects, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver complete, competitive estimates for diverse construction projects.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree and/or at least three years of relevant experience in Estimating, Purchasing, or Quantity Surveying.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines and meet them.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to formulate scope when given minimal direction on design, whether it’s incomplete drawings or ambiguous information.
• Ability to work autonomously on estimates from the beginning to end of the bid process.
• Ability to convey complex estimating data to audiences of varying levels and knowledge of construction.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage the bid process (CM and GC) inclusive of the preparation of detailed bid packages and ensure accurate submissions by all subcontractors.
• Prepare estimates with the proper level of detail for all design stages: Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and estimate costs of materials, labor, and equipment required for contracts.
• Solicit proposals based on drawings, bid packages, and subcontractor walkthroughs for each trade.
• Prepare subcontractor bid forms, scopes of work, etc. for all trades involved in each project.

Skills

Estimating

Purchasing

Quantity Surveying

Time management

Reading plans

Autonomy

Communication

Education

Four-year degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Procore

Timberline

Microsoft Office

Job description

JRM Construction Management in California is seeking a Project Estimator to join our employee-owned firm. You will be responsible for accurately estimating total project costs and guiding bid packages through CM and GC processes.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, and strong collaboration with architects, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver complete, competitive estimates for diverse construction projects.