Estimator – Rigging & Steel, On-Site in Alameda Growth Path

Orionplacement; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Alameda, CA is seeking an experienced construction estimator to lead detailed bids for rigging, steel, and machinery installation projects. The role requires on-site collaboration with estimating, operations and field crews to translate plans into accurate costs and schedules.

You will review plans, develop labor, material, equipment estimates, prepare proposals, and work with vendors and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction estimating experience preferred.
• Direct experience with rigging and steel work is required.
• Experience with steel erection, machinery installation, or related specialty construction is highly valued.
• Strong ability to read plans, specifications, drawings, and bid documents.
• Local to the Alameda/Bay Area and able to work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans, specifications, drawings, and bid opportunities to determine project scope and requirements.
• Develop detailed estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, rigging requirements, scheduling, and other project costs.
• Prepare competitive proposals and obtain pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Partner closely with field crews to evaluate manpower requirements, site access, sequencing, constructability, and execution strategies.
• Support procurement, cost tracking, project administration, and coordination after projects are awarded.
• Apply practical field knowledge to improve estimating accuracy and identify project risks before work begins.
• Help transition awarded work from estimating into successful field execution.

Skills

Estimating experience

Rigging experience

Steel work experience

Reading blueprints

Collaboration with field crews

Job description

Confidential Employer in Alameda, CA is seeking an experienced construction estimator to lead detailed bids for rigging, steel, and machinery installation projects. The role requires on-site collaboration with estimating, operations and field crews to translate plans into accurate costs and schedules.

You will review plans, develop labor, material, equipment estimates, prepare proposals, and work with vendors and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing.