Construction Estimator/Scheduler

fs3|Hodges; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance options

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Retirement plan options

Professional development support

Job summary

Hodges is seeking a sharp Construction Estimator/Scheduler in Anaheim, CA for a hybrid role combining cost estimation and project scheduling across public sector projects. You will build detailed estimates, maintain schedules, and support project controls from pre-construction through completion.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years hands-on experience, familiarity with schools, healthcare facilities, and federal projects, and strong software proficiency (P6, MS Project, Procore).

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional construction management, estimating, and scheduling experience.
• Experience on schools, healthcare facilities, federal government and public sector buildings preferred.
• Certifications such as CPE and PSP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive conceptual, schematic, and final cost estimates with quantity takeoffs and budget models.
• Create and maintain detailed CPM schedules; analyze logic, monitor progress and mitigate delays.
• Track budget variances, review change orders, and provide earned value and schedule updates.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and risks early in design and planning phases.

Skills

Estimating

Scheduling

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Bluebeam Revu

RSMeans

Procore

Job description

We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Construction Estimator/Scheduler with 5 to 10 years of hands-on construction management experience across schools, hospitals, and federal/public sector projects. In this hybrid dual role, you will be critical to project success—producing accurate cost estimates, building and reviewing realistic master schedules, and maintaining tight project controls from pre-construction through completion. The successful candidate is self-motivated, nimble, responsive, and inclined to work without direct supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimating & Cost Analysis: Develop comprehensive conceptual, schematic, and final estimates, quantity takeoffs, and budget models for public building projects nationwide
• Scheduling & Planning: Create and maintain detailed CPM schedules; analyze schedule logic, monitor progress, and develop delay/impact mitigation strategies
• Project Controls & Forecasting: Work alongside project managers to track budget variances, review change orders, and provide accurate earned value and schedule updates
• Value Engineering & Risk Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities and potential project risks early in the design and planning phases

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field (Required)
• Experience: 5-10 years of professional construction management, estimating, and scheduling experience (Required)
• Sector Expertise: Proven track record working on schools (K-12/higher ed), healthcare facilities, federal government and public sector buildings (Preferred)
• Certifications (Preferred):
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)
• Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP)
• Software Proficiency: Strong expertise with industry estimation and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Bluebeam Revu, RSMeans, Procore, or similar tools)
• Location & Work Arrangement: Must be able to report to our Anaheim, CA office and local job sites 2-3 days per week

Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Health and dental insurance options
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Professional development support for industry certifications and training