Estimator, Preconstruction: Grow with a Bay Area GC

Overaa Construction; Richmond (CA); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

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 disabled

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid holidays and paid time off

On-site gym and wellness program

Overaa Cares philanthropy program

Résumé du poste

Overaa Construction, based in Richmond, CA, is seeking an Estimator to support estimating and preconstruction across commercial projects. You will work with lead estimators, performing takeoffs, cost estimating, and subcontractor outreach in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes ownership, curiosity, and a long-term career in estimating, with growth across trades and mentorship from seasoned professionals. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Construction estimating experience

Takeoffs

Subcontractor outreach

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Outils

Excel

BuildingConnected

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

Description du poste

Overaa Construction, based in Richmond, CA, is seeking an Estimator to support estimating and preconstruction across commercial projects. You will work with lead estimators, performing takeoffs, cost estimating, and subcontractor outreach in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes ownership, curiosity, and a long-term career in estimating, with growth across trades and mentorship from seasoned professionals. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.