Estimator

S.J. Amoroso Construction; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

S.J. Amoroso Construction Co., LLC seeks an experienced Estimator to lead complex public works bids across California.

You will perform technical estimating, develop bid strategy, manage risk, engage subcontractors, and provide leadership to the estimating team on multi-million-dollar projects. You will review plans and specs, prepare takeoffs and pricing, identify scope gaps, and coordinate with project teams from pre-bid through award.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of construction estimating experience; public works experience strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with estimating, ProEst (digital takeoff), Building Connected, Bluebeam, scheduling, spreadsheet, bid-management software.
• Preconstruction and alternative delivery method experience preferred
• Ability to understand and comprehend complete estimates/projects preferably in the $20 million to $100 million range

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete, accurate, and supportable estimates and assigned work products on time.
• Review and evaluate project plans, addenda, bid forms, alternates, allowances, owner requirements, and specifications to identify scope, pricing, and schedule impacts.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and related pricing.
• Knowledge of unit costs and production rates for self-performed tasks (concrete and carpentry).
• Generate scopes and bid packages for all trades
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, scope reviews, bid-day activities, presentations, and post-bid clarifications.
• Identify scope gaps, generate RFIs, and identify pricing risks and communicate them to the Senior or Chief Estimator.
• Able to generate RFIs
• Prepare preliminary project schedules for bidding purposes.
• Assist in preparation of schedule and logistics plans for RFP technical proposals.
• Support field management teams in preparation for presentations
• Ability to work with schematic and design development documents in design-build pursuits.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Actively engage in subcontractor bid solicitation process
• Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors for specified materials, products, and scopes of work, identifying qualified subcontractors.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals for scope and price.
• Attend project site pre-bid meetings and site tours.
• Prepare project bid summaries including trades and scopes

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation

Written communication

Tools

ProEst

Building Connected

Bluebeam

Scheduling software

Job description

S.J. Amoroso Construction Co., LLC is seeking an Estimator who can perform effectively on complex public works pursuits. This role combines technical estimating, bid strategy, risk management, subcontractor engagement, and team leadership.

Why Join S.J. Amoroso

• This is an opportunity to take a meaningful role in complex public works pursuits, influence bid strategy, develop estimating talent, and help shape how the department operates. You will work directly with the Chief Estimator, Senior Estimators, executive leadership, operations teams, and a broad subcontractor network on projects that serve communities throughout California.

Essential Functions and Conditions:

• Prepare complete, accurate, and supportable estimates and assigned work products on time.
• Review and evaluate project plans, addenda, bid forms, alternates, allowances, owner requirements, and specifications to identify scope, pricing, and schedule impacts.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and related pricing.
• Knowledge and understanding of unit costs and production rates for self-performed tasks (concrete and carpentry).
• Generate scopes and bid packages for all trades
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, job walks, scope reviews, bid-day activities, presentations, and post-bid clarifications.
• Identify scope gaps, generate clear RFIs, and identify pricing risks and communicate them to the Senior or Chief Estimator.
• Able to generate RFIs
• Prepare preliminary project schedules for bidding purposes.
• Assist in preparation of schedule and logistics plans for RFP technical proposals.
• Support field management teams in preparation for presentations
• Ability to work with schematic and design development documents in design-build pursuits.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Actively engage in subcontractor bid solicitation process
• Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors for specified materials, products, and scopes of work, identifying qualified subcontractors.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals for scope and price.
• Attend project site pre-bid meetings and site tours.
• Prepare project bid summaries including trades and scopes

Requirements:

• At least (3) years of construction estimating experience; public works experience strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with estimating, ProEst (digital takeoff), Building Connected, Bluebeam, scheduling, spreadsheet, bid-management software.
• Preconstruction and alternative delivery method experience preferred
• Ability to understand and comprehend complete estimates/projects preferably in the $20 million to $100 million range

S.J. Amoroso Construction Co., LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Amoroso Construction reserves the right to amend job descriptions as required to meet shifting organizational priorities.