Preconstruction Estimator — Shape Projects & Budgets (Bay Area)

RIMEPRO INC; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; 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/Paternity leave

Professional development

Job summary

RIMEPRO INC is seeking an Estimator to influence preconstruction on Bay Area projects ranging from $5M to $200M+. You will work with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to shape projects before field work begins.

Expect to evaluate opportunities, prepare estimates, and lead bid packages while collaborating with Project Executives and Managers to mitigate risks and optimize constructability.

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 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 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 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 with Project Executives, Project Managers, and Superintendents on schedules and logistics.
• Participate in constructability reviews and identify risks before construction.
• Assist with project buyout and subcontract execution.
• Present budget, schedule, and job cost updates to stakeholders.
• Help develop and mentor Assistant PMs and Project Engineers.

Skills

Estimating experience

Plan reading & interpretation

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Destini

BuildingConnected

Procore

MS Office

Job description

RIMEPRO INC is seeking an Estimator to influence preconstruction on Bay Area projects ranging from $5M to $200M+. You will work with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to shape projects before field work begins.

Expect to evaluate opportunities, prepare estimates, and lead bid packages while collaborating with Project Executives and Managers to mitigate risks and optimize constructability.