Junior Estimator: Bids, Costing & Value Analysis

ISEC, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ISEC, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Bid Estimator who obtains, calculates and compiles data for conceptual and bid proposal estimates under general supervision.

You will compute costs for materials, equipment, subcontracted work and labor while ensuring accurate surveys and pricing. The role supports bid strategy development, participates in pre-bid meetings and bid closings, and manages project documentation for clear communication to sales and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bids are accurate and profitable
• Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects
• Understands project plans and specifications
• Independently perform most assignments with instruction
• Works autonomously at times
• Seeks guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards
• Engages in company culture
• Open to feedback and flexible to change
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Obtain, calculate and compile data for conceptual/bid proposal estimates.
• Compute cost estimates for materials, equipment, subcontracted work, production activities and labor.
• Balance workload to meet deadlines.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to discuss project specifics and scope.
• Participate in bid closings and estimate reviews.
• Lead documentation management and clearly convey decisions to sales and operations teams.

Skills

Bid accuracy

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

ISEC, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Bid Estimator who obtains, calculates and compiles data for conceptual and bid proposal estimates under general supervision.

You will compute costs for materials, equipment, subcontracted work and labor while ensuring accurate surveys and pricing. The role supports bid strategy development, participates in pre-bid meetings and bid closings, and manages project documentation for clear communication to sales and operations teams.