Flooring Estimator – Public Works & DSA Bid Expert

CyberCoders; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (401(k))

Paid time off

Annual performance-based bonus

Stock options

ESOP

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking an experienced Flooring Estimator to join our team to produce accurate, timely estimates for public works, DSA-regulated, and commercial flooring projects.

The role focuses on flooring scope estimating, takeoffs from architectural/spec docs, and collaboration with project teams to support pre-bid activities, budgeting, and bid submissions. This position requires strong knowledge of DSA compliance and prevailing wage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience with flooring scopes.
• Experience with Public Works projects and knowledge of prevailing wage, certified payroll, and public bidding.
• DSA regulations and requirements for flooring on DSA-regulated projects.
• Auditable quantity takeoffs and detailed, auditable estimates.
• Cost analysis, bid preparation, and pre-bid activities in commercial and civic construction.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration with project teams, subcontractors, and owners.
• Proficiency with takeoff and estimating software and Excel.
• Construction management or project delivery experience is a plus.
• Experience on civic or commercial projects and familiarity with public sector contracting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed, itemized estimates for flooring scopes including materials, labor, equipment, subcontractor pricing, and allowances.
• Perform takeoffs from drawings to quantify materials and labor for Public Works, DSA, civic, and commercial projects.
• Ensure estimates comply with DSA, public works rules, prevailing wage, and bonding requirements.
• Collaborate with PMs, architects, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain pricing and clarify scope.
• Develop and maintain estimate worksheets, databases, and cost models for consistent estimating practices.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and constructability reviews to identify risks and missing scope.
• Prepare bid packages, scopes of work, and bid comparisons; assist in bid strategy and VE opportunities.
• Support post-bid activities including subcontract negotiation, buyout, and reconciliation pricing.
• Keep current with material pricing trends, labor rates, and regional market conditions.

Skills

Flooring estimating

Public Works experience

Communication skills

Cross-functional

Tools

Takeoff software

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

CyberCoders is seeking an experienced Flooring Estimator to join our team to produce accurate, timely estimates for public works, DSA-regulated, and commercial flooring projects.

The role focuses on flooring scope estimating, takeoffs from architectural/spec docs, and collaboration with project teams to support pre-bid activities, budgeting, and bid submissions. This position requires strong knowledge of DSA compliance and prevailing wage.