Impactful Preconstruction Estimator: Lead Budgets & Bids

RIMEPRO INC; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible spending plans

Educational reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Continuing education and professional 

Job summary

RIMEPRO INC is seeking an Estimator for Preconstruction to impact projects during bid evaluation, buyout, and handoff stages. You will work with owners, architects, engineers, and trades to shape budgets and scopes before construction begins.

The role emphasizes analysis, collaboration, and problem solving, with opportunities across multifamily, commercial, aviation, and infrastructure projects in the Bay Area region.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3+ years of estimating experience, preferably with a general contractor.
• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical field preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid opportunities and project documents.
• Prepare detailed estimates, budgets, takeoffs, and proposals.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and accurately build project costs.
• Visit jobsites to evaluate existing conditions.
• Analyze material, labor, subcontractor, and project costs.
• Develop budgets and present value engineering opportunities to owners and design teams.
• Review plans, specifications, and other project documents for completeness, accuracy, and constructability.
• Develop bid packages and detailed scopes for subcontractor trades.
• Build and manage subcontractor bid lists.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor bids.
• Lead pre bid meetings and coordinate with trade partners.
• Participate in design development, owner, architect, and project team meetings.
• Work closely with Project Executives, Project Managers, and Superintendents to develop project schedules and logistics plans.
• Participate in constructability reviews and identify potential risks before construction begins.
• Assist with project buyout and subcontract execution.
• Present budget, schedule, and job cost updates to project stakeholders.
• Help develop and mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading plans & specs

Analytical mindset

Collaboration

Budget & cost analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Team mentorship

Scheduling

Risk assessment

Education

Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Destini

BuildingConnected

Procore

MS Office

Job description

RIMEPRO INC is seeking an Estimator for Preconstruction to impact projects during bid evaluation, buyout, and handoff stages. You will work with owners, architects, engineers, and trades to shape budgets and scopes before construction begins.

The role emphasizes analysis, collaboration, and problem solving, with opportunities across multifamily, commercial, aviation, and infrastructure projects in the Bay Area region.