Lead Estimator (Commercial General Contractor)

Amtec Staffing; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency partnering with a leading contractor in Anaheim, CA seeks a Lead Estimator. This role requires 3-10 years of General Contracting experience in Commercial, Retail, or Restaurant projects. Responsibilities include preconstruction services, bid preparation, and transferring bid documentation to the construction team. Strong organizational skills and interpersonal communication are essential. The annual salary is between $120,000 and $145,000.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of General Contracting experience in Estimating for Commercial, Retail or Restaurant projects.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good time management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide preconstruction services, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Develop scopes of work, qualify subcontractor bids, and complete bid forms.
• Transfer bid documentation to the construction team.

Skills

General Contracting experience

Advanced Microsoft Office

Proficient in Bluebeam

Ability to meet set goals

Organizational ability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Bidmail

CMIC

Job description

Amtec Staffing has partnered with a leading commercial general contractor in Anaheim, CA to find an experienced Lead Estimator to be part of their Estimating team here in Southern California.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team known for delivering high-quality projects across a variety of commercial sectors.

Base pay range: $120,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction - provide preconstruction services, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Bid Preparation – develop scopes of work, qualify subcontractor bids, complete bid forms and submit to owners.
• Bid Award – Transfer bid documentation to the construction team, review and suggest modifications to owner contracts, and issue subcontracts.
• Continuous Improvement – Develop procedures for each area of responsibility, continually review job responsibilities for areas to improve or streamline.

Work Characteristics

The successful candidates must be flexible, well organized, and work well in a team environment. Positive attitude and willingness to learn are required. Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written, are necessary. Candidate must also possess good time management and problem-solving skills.

Skills/Experience

• Work Experience - At least 3-10 years of General Contracting experience in Estimating for Commercial, Retail, or Restaurant commercial projects.
• Software – Advanced in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel and Microsoft Project. Proficient in Bluebeam, Bidmail and CMIC are ideal.
• Goal oriented – Ability to meet set goals
• Organizational ability – able to plan, prioritize, organize and monitor projects/tasks.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Construction and Building Construction