Construction Estimator - Commercial - Sacramento

Michael Page; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Paid time off (PTO)

Healthcare benefits

401K retirement plan

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking a Construction Estimator in Sacramento, responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for a variety of construction projects. This entry-level position requires strong experience in the bidding process, attention to detail, and the ability to develop innovative solutions to manage costs. The role offers a competitive compensation package including healthcare and 401K benefits, providing a great opportunity to advance in the building construction industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop comprehensive project cost evaluations.
• Must have experience soliciting and evaluating subcontractor bids.
• Strong organization and detail orientation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initial estimates to subcontract formalization.
• Determine scope of work by reviewing proposal specifications.
• Track awarded contracts and estimate extra work items.

Skills

Ability to develop complete estimate package

Experience with bidding process

Ability to prepare detailed bid instructions

Experience in preparing detailed cost estimates

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Construction Estimator – Commercial – Sacramento

Michael Page

Base Pay Range

$130,000.00/yr – $150,000.00/yr

Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for construction projects. This role involves analyzing project plans, specifications, labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs to develop competitive and profitable bids while minimizing financial risk for the company.

Sacramento based commercial and industrial general contractor that constructs and manages a wide variety of projects including mixed‑use residential buildings, affordable and student housing, community facilities, tenant improvements, and large-scale site work like cafeterias, housing facilities, manufacturing spaces, and warehouse/distribution buildings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead projects from first estimate through formalization of subcontracts.
• Determine scope of work and required contents of estimates by reviewing proposal specifications, drawings, attending pre‑estimate meetings, and analyzing request for proposals/bid requirements.
• Provide complete conceptual and final estimating input on complex projects.
• Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back‑up estimate figures.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and labor figures.
• Assist contracting department during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required.
• Track awarded contracts as required including estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit; procuring materials on major work items.

Profile

Required Experience and Skills

• Ability to develop a complete estimate package that clearly communicates project costs and variability/potential risks.
• Must have experience with the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, etc.
• Ability to prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages.
• Significant experience and skill in preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic documents.
• Ability to look beyond the information and ask the right questions to provide a complete project cost evaluation.
• Ability to make reliable predictions on cost.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions for issues related to cost, lead‑times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials.
• Ability to develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies.
• Must be able to collaborate with project team to establish staffing and project requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction costs.
• Make subcontractor recommendations to owners; negotiate and finalize subcontracts with trade partners.
• Experience supporting request for proposal responses (RFP's) and interviews.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Detailed, highly organized and focused.

Job Offer

Competitive compensation package, PTO, healthcare, and 401K

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management

Industries: Building Construction