Preconstruction Estimator - Shape Complex Bay Area Projects

RIMEPRO INC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible spending plans

Educational reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Maternity and paternity leave

Continuing education and professional…

Job summary

RIMEPRO INC. is seeking an Estimator to join the preconstruction team in Sacramento. You will be integral to bid evaluation, cost development, and buyout, collaborating with owners, architects, engineers, and subs to shape projects before field execution.

The role emphasizes problem solving, visibility into project risks, and developing value engineering opportunities across multifamily, commercial, aviation, infrastructure, and historical restoration projects.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3+ years of estimating experience, preferably with a general contractor
• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related technical field preferred
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to visualize projects in both 2D and 3D
• Understanding of construction risk and cost analysis
• Experience with budgets, scheduling, contracts, and subcontractor management
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced preconstruction environment

Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid opportunities and project documents
• Prepare detailed estimates, budgets, takeoffs, and proposals
• Perform quantity takeoffs and accurately build project costs
• Visit jobsites to evaluate existing conditions
• Analyze material, labor, subcontractor, and project costs
• Develop budgets and present value engineering opportunities to owners and design teams
• Review plans, specifications, and other project documents for completeness, accuracy, and constructability
• Develop bid packages and detailed scopes for subcontractor trades
• Build and manage subcontractor bid lists
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor bids
• Lead pre bid meetings and coordinate with trade partners
• Participate in design development, owner, architect, and project team meetings
• Work closely with Project Executives, Project Managers, and Superintendents to develop project schedules and logistics plans
• Participate in constructability reviews and identify potential risks before construction begins
• Assist with project buyout and subcontract execution
• Present budget, schedule, and job cost updates to project stakeholders
• Help develop and mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers

Skills

Estimator experience

Analytical

Reading plans

Communication

Collaboration

Detail oriented

Cost analysis

Education

Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Destini

BuildingConnected

Procore

MS Office

Job description

RIMEPRO INC. is seeking an Estimator to join the preconstruction team in Sacramento. You will be integral to bid evaluation, cost development, and buyout, collaborating with owners, architects, engineers, and subs to shape projects before field execution.

The role emphasizes problem solving, visibility into project risks, and developing value engineering opportunities across multifamily, commercial, aviation, infrastructure, and historical restoration projects.