Preconstruction Commercial Estimator | Grow in SoCal

Cannon Building; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cannon Building in Placentia, CA is seeking an Estimator to join the Preconstruction team in Southern California. You will develop budgets and estimates for complex commercial projects and collaborate with subs, vendors, architects, and clients to deliver buildable budgets.

Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years of estimating experience, a related degree, and strong analytical and communication skills to support design phases and value engineering.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of estimating or related commercial construction experience.
• Experience reading drawings, specs and bid documents.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs from plans and specs.
• Develop estimates for scopes and bid packages.
• Support estimates through design phases from budget to pricing.
• Review drawings and bid documents to identify gaps.
• Solicit pricing from subcontractors and vendors.
• Coordinate with preconstruction, project management and operations teams.
• Maintain estimating documentation and records.

Skills

Estimating experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Cannon Building in Placentia, CA is seeking an Estimator to join the Preconstruction team in Southern California. You will develop budgets and estimates for complex commercial projects and collaborate with subs, vendors, architects, and clients to deliver buildable budgets.

Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years of estimating experience, a related degree, and strong analytical and communication skills to support design phases and value engineering.