Estimator - Preconstruction & Bid Leveling Specialist

Overaa; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive and bonus plans

Medical and pharmacy coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Pre‑tax child and elder care

Life insurance and long‑term disablity

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid holidays and paid time off

On‑site gym and wellness program

Overaa Cares corporate philanthropy

Professional training and continuousim

Professional training and continuousim

Job summary

Overaa Construction, based in Richmond, CA, is seeking an Estimator to support estimating and preconstruction across a diverse commercial portfolio. You will work closely with lead estimators, performing quantity takeoffs, subcontractor outreach, scope analysis, and cost estimation.

The role emphasizes subcontractor bid leveling, identifying scope gaps, and providing apples‑to‑apples comparisons. Ideal candidates are proactive, curious, and eager to grow a long‑term career in estimating at

Qualifications

• Approximately 1–3 years of commercial construction experience preferred.
• Exposure to estimating, project engineering, takeoffs, purchasing, or construction operations is beneficial.
• Basic understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and trade scopes.
• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Comfortable making outreach calls and developing new subcontractor relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to compare proposals and identify differences in scope.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to understand project scope and requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist in developing detailed cost estimates.
• Solicit subcontractor participation and develop strong bid coverage.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Bay Area subcontractors and suppliers.
• Follow up with subcontractors to confirm participation, clarify scope, and identify gaps in bid coverage.
• Review, analyze, and level subcontractor proposals for completeness and conformance with bid documents.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, qualifications, overlaps, and potential cost exposure.
• Develop clear comparisons between bidders to understand the complete scope and cost represented by each proposal.
• Support multiple estimates in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Take ownership of assignments and follow commitments through to completion.

Skills

Estimating basics

Takeoffs

Communication skills

Subcontractor outreach

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Bid analysis

Multi-tasking

Proactive learner

Tools

Microsoft Excel

BuildingConnected

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

Job description

Overaa Construction, based in Richmond, CA, is seeking an Estimator to support estimating and preconstruction across a diverse commercial portfolio. You will work closely with lead estimators, performing quantity takeoffs, subcontractor outreach, scope analysis, and cost estimation.

The role emphasizes subcontractor bid leveling, identifying scope gaps, and providing apples‑to‑apples comparisons. Ideal candidates are proactive, curious, and eager to grow a long‑term career in estimating at