Estimator

Level Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Level Recruiting is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to work on complex luxury custom home projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role emphasizes pre-construction planning, cost estimation, and close collaboration with top designers and architects.

Responsibilities include evaluating bids, pricing modifications, sourcing materials at favorable rates, interpreting drawings, and developing detailed project timelines to support PMs and field staff.

Qualifications

• Estimation background in luxury residential and/or premium retail/hospitality building projects.
• Bachelor’s degree or certification in construction-related field is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Independent worker capable of establishing new systems and workflows.
• Expert ability to review and understand construction plans and technical specs.
• Strong analytical skills with focus on precision and thoroughness.
• Proficient written and spoken communication skills.
• Solid grasp of building materials, construction techniques, industry dynamics, and supplier networks.
• Familiarity with MS Excel, MS Project, Procore, Onscreen Takeoff and Bluebeam.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project bids through comprehensive assessment of opportunities.
• Assess and price proposed modifications from owners, designers, and consultants.
• Coordinate with material suppliers to obtain favorable pricing; track market trends.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to determine project scope and constraints.
• Develop MS Project timelines; work with PMs and superintendents on phasing and durations.
• Perform full financial analyses including labor, materials, equipment, and indirect costs.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather data and communicate cost implications.
• Maintain organized records of cost projections, proposals, modification orders, and materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimation workflows and adopt best practices.

Skills

Estimating experience

Independent work

Plan comprehension

Analytical abilities

Written & verbal communication

Materials & techniques knowledge

Autonomy & teamwork

Industry trends & supplier networks

MS Excel

MS Project

Procore

Onscreen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field

Professional certification in construction (optional)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

Procore

Onscreen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Job description

Level Recruiting is looking for an experienced Construction Estimator with a background working on complex luxury custom home projects.

We’re dedicated to providing competitive pay and benefits, a great company culture, opportunities for growth, and interesting, successful projects.

This Estimator role is an excellent fit for someone with a solid grasp of the pre-construction and construction process, an interest in working with some of the industry's best designers and architects, and a track record of meeting and exceeding position expectations.

As an Estimator, you'll be responsible for:

• Proposal Evaluation - Examines and comprehensively assesses incoming project bid opportunities.
• Modification Oversight - Assesses revision requests from property owners, design professionals, and consultants to gauge effects on project expenses, schedules, and assets. Delivers precise and prompt pricing for suggested modifications.
• Supply Acquisition - Partners with material providers and distributors to identify and obtain building materials at favorable rates. Keeps current awareness of marketplace dynamics and material pricing to ensure economical purchasing decisions.
• Drawing Interpretation & Requirements Analysis - Deciphers construction blueprints and technical documents to grasp project needs and work extent. Recognizes possible inconsistencies, obstacles, and prospects within documentation.
• Timeline Development - Produces comprehensive MS Project timelines to precisely calculate general conditions expenses. Works alongside Project Managers and Field Superintendents to establish project phasing and trade activity durations.
• Financial Analysis - Performs complete financial evaluation incorporating workforce, supplies, machinery, indirect costs, and additional pertinent expenditures. Maintains precision and uniformity in estimation methodologies.
• Coordination - Engages productively with project personnel, property owners, design professionals, and trade contractors to collect data, resolve project specifics, and relay cost projections and possible financial ramifications.
• Record Management - Keeps systematic and comprehensive files of cost projections, proposals, modification orders, and material acquisitions. Confirms all paperwork complies with organizational standards and guidelines.
• Process Enhancement - Actively identifies chances to improve estimation workflows, precision, and productivity. Remains informed about industry leading practices and new technologies in construction cost estimation.

To be successful you'll need:

• Estimation background in luxury residential and/or premium retail/hospitality building projects
• Bachelor's degree or professional certification in construction-related field advantageous but not mandatory
• Independent worker capable of establishing new systems and workflows
• Expert-level capability in reviewing and understanding construction plans and technical specifications
• Robust analytical abilities with focus on precision and thoroughness
• Proficient communication capabilities in writing and speaking
• Comprehensive grasp of building materials, construction techniques, industry movements, and supplier connections
• Expert familiarity with software programs including but not limited to MS Excel, MS Project, Procore, Onscreen Takeoff & Bluebeam
• Capacity to function autonomously and within team settings

Relocation Assistance

Available for qualified out of state candidates

What you'll get:

• Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for team members
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

The compensation range for this position is: $150,000 to $200,000 annually, DOE.

Who We Are

Level Recruiting is a boutique placement firm that works with the best custom home builders in the Bay Area. With over 40 years of combined experience in the industry, we carefully select our partners to make sure talented candidates are placed at companies with great culture, top pay, interesting projects, and opportunities for growth. We are dedicated to the service of helping to build companies and careers.