Construction Estimator – Industrial & Cleanroom Projects

Wiskind Cleanroom System; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Wiskind Construction Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator in Ontario, California to develop accurate, competitive estimates for technically complex cleanroom, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, semiconductor, and industrial projects.

You will review drawings and specifications, perform quantity takeoffs, and prepare bids with input from preconstruction, design, procurement, and field teams. The role requires strong Excel/Bluebeam skills and the ability to coordinate with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience from drawings and specs.
• Experience estimating commercial/industrial/technically complex projects.
• Ability to perform quantity takeoffs, evaluate bids, and build cost estimates.
• Strong understanding of materials, labor costs, and project sequencing.
• Proficiency with Excel, Bluebeam, and estimating platforms.
• Excellent written and spoken English; coordinate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and bid proposals for cleanroom, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, semiconductor, and other industrial projects.
• Review drawings, specs, bid documents, and project requirements to define scope and identify gaps or conflicts.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and general conditions.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals, prepare bid comparisons, and confirm scope coverage.
• Coordinate with designers, engineers, project managers, and field teams on constructability, pricing assumptions, and value engineering options.
• Track estimate revisions, document assumptions and exclusions, and support bid clarifications and negotiations.
• Prepare pricing for design changes and construction change orders.
• Maintain estimating records, unit costs, and subcontractor and supplier relationships.

Skills

Construction estimating

Takeoffs

Bid proposals

Subcontractor coordination

Excel

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Wiskind Construction Inc.

About Wiskind Construction

Wiskind Construction Inc. specializes in cleanroom construction, industrial facility development, and mechanical, electrical, and process system installation. As we grow our U.S. operations, we are seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to develop accurate, competitive estimates for technically complex projects.

This position is based in our Ontario, California office. The estimator will work closely with our preconstruction, design, procurement, and construction teams, as well as subcontractors and suppliers.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and bid proposals for cleanroom, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, and other industrial projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements to define scope and identify gaps or conflicts.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and general conditions.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals, prepare bid comparisons, and confirm scope coverage.
• Coordinate with designers, engineers, project managers, and field teams on constructability, pricing assumptions, and value engineering options.
• Track estimate revisions, document assumptions and exclusions, and support bid clarifications and negotiations.
• Prepare pricing for design changes and construction change orders.
• Maintain estimating records, unit costs, and subcontractor and supplier relationships.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of construction estimating experience, including experience preparing detailed estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Experience estimating commercial, industrial, mechanical, or technically complex construction projects.
• Ability to perform quantity takeoffs, evaluate subcontractor bids, and build clear, well-supported cost estimates.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, labor costs, and project sequencing.
• Proficiency with Excel, Bluebeam, and at least one construction estimating or takeoff platform.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills and the ability to coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and meet deadlines.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience estimating cleanrooms, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, semiconductor, laboratory, or advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, process utilities, and industrial piping scopes.
• Experience with design-build projects and estimates at multiple design stages.
• Familiarity with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revit, or AutoCAD.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

Compensation

• Estimated Base Salary: $85,000-$110,000 per year
• Actual compensation will depend on the candidate’s estimating experience, technical qualifications, and background in industrial and cleanroom projects.

Wiskind Construction Inc. offers health insurance, paid time off (PTO), and a 401(k) retirement plan. Details will be discussed during the interview.

Work Location

Ontario, California. This is an office-based position.

Wiskind Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.