Senior Construction Estimator – Bids & Budgeting

Robert A. Bothman Construction; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Competitive salary

Job summary

Robert A. Bothman Construction is seeking an experienced Estimator to drive cost estimates during the selling phase for diverse construction activities.

The role requires strong plan comprehension, the ability to work under pressure, and a background in civil trades and pre-construction budgeting. The successful candidate will develop bid strategies, delegate estimation tasks, and coordinate with project management and staff to ensure timely, accurate estimates for private and public projects.

Qualifications

• Strong plan comprehension and analysis skills are required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is essential.
• Driver’s license is required for site visits and supplier meetings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive review of contract documents for designated project estimates.
• Develop pre-construction budgeting and set up project templates.
• Lead bid strategy development and coordinate with staff for estimates.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing and perform quantity take-offs for trades.

Skills

Plan comprehension & analysis

Work under pressure

Driver’s License

Education

BS or BA in Civil Engineering / Architecture / Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Outlook

Bluebeam

Job description

Robert A. Bothman Construction is seeking an experienced Estimator to drive cost estimates during the selling phase for diverse construction activities.

The role requires strong plan comprehension, the ability to work under pressure, and a background in civil trades and pre-construction budgeting. The successful candidate will develop bid strategies, delegate estimation tasks, and coordinate with project management and staff to ensure timely, accurate estimates for private and public projects.