Lead Construction Estimator — Bid Strategy & Costing

JRM Construction Management; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Construction Management seeks a Project Estimator to drive accurate total project costs through all design stages. You will manage bid processes, coordinate with architects, subcontractors, and suppliers, and maintain alignment with project contracts and corporate guidelines.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, ability to work under schedule pressure, and proficiency in plan reading and value engineering.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree and/or at least three years of relevant experience in Estimating, Purchasing, or Quantity Surveying.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines and meet them.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to formulate scope when given minimal direction on design.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage the entire bid process (CM and GC) including detailed bid packages.
• Prepare estimates with appropriate level of detail for Conceptual to Construction Documents.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and estimate costs of materials, labor, and equipment.
• Solicit proposals based on drawings, bid packages, and subcontractor walk-throughs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Work under pressure

Reading plans

Autonomy

Communicating estimates

Education

Four-year degree

3+ years estimating experience

Tools

Procore

Timberline

Microsoft Office

Job description

JRM Construction Management seeks a Project Estimator to drive accurate total project costs through all design stages. You will manage bid processes, coordinate with architects, subcontractors, and suppliers, and maintain alignment with project contracts and corporate guidelines.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, ability to work under schedule pressure, and proficiency in plan reading and value engineering.