Napa Senior Construction Estimator: Strategic Cost Expert

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Napa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) seeks a Senior Construction Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs, and to analyze plans for scope clarity.

This full-time on-site role in Napa, CA requires coordinating with estimators and operations, maintaining historical cost data, supporting bid packages, attending pre-bid meetings, and managing multiple projects to meet

Qualifications

• Two-to-four-year degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or significant field experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in construction estimating.
• Proficiency in estimation software (HCSS, Bluebeam, P6 Primavera) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and other documentation to determine scope and technical clarifications.
• Collaborate with estimators, DB engineers and operations team to gather necessary information for accurate estimates.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure competitiveness and compliance with project specifications.
• Develop and maintain a database of historical cost data for reference in future estimates, based on project production reports and field investigation.
• Monitor and update estimates throughout the project lifecycle to reflect changes in scope, materials, or labor costs.
• Provide support during the bidding process, including preparing bid packages and attending pre-bid meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

2–4 year degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS

Bluebeam

P6 Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) seeks a Senior Construction Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs, and to analyze plans for scope clarity.

This full-time on-site role in Napa, CA requires coordinating with estimators and operations, maintaining historical cost data, supporting bid packages, attending pre-bid meetings, and managing multiple projects to meet