Senior Construction Estimator — Commercial & Public Projects

Zumwalt Construction, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Zumwalt Construction, Inc. in Fresno, CA is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates and competitive bid proposals for commercial and public-sector projects.

You will review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, and develop estimates through all design phases, coordinating with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure accurate pricing and on-time bids.

Qualifications

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for commercial and public-sector projects.
• Review architectural and engineering drawings to define scope and requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Develop estimates during schematic design, design development, and final construction documents.
• Evaluate subcontractor bids and finalize pricing, ensuring competitiveness.
• Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information, and supplier relationships.
• Support handoff to project management after contract award and continuity of estimating to construction.

Responsibilities

• Prepared detailed construction cost estimates, project budgets, and competitive bid proposals for commercial and public-sector construction projects.
• Reviewed architectural drawings, engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents to determine project scope and requirements.
• Performed detailed quantity takeoffs for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Developed estimates during schematic design, design development, and final construction document phases.
• Solicited, reviewed, and evaluated subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.
• Prepared bid packages, scope-of-work documents, and preconstruction cost summaries.
• Estimated costs for site construction, foundations, concrete, structural systems, framing, miscellaneous metals, doors, casework, specialties, and interior and exterior finishes.
• Evaluated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and incorporated costs into overall project estimates.
• Identified potential cost savings and value-engineering opportunities while maintaining project quality and design requirements.
• Coordinated with project managers, general trades, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors throughout the estimating process.
• Compared subcontractor proposals, clarified scope gaps, and identified exclusions, allowances, and potential cost risks.
• Assisted with bid strategy, pricing reviews, proposal preparation, and final bid submissions.
• Maintained estimating databases, historical cost information, material pricing, and subcontractor relationships.
• Supported project handoff to project management following contract award, ensuring continuity between estimating and construction operations.
• Managed multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting strict bid deadlines and maintaining accuracy across project budgets.

Skills

Cost estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Bid preparation

Budgeting

Coordination

Reading drawings

Job description

Zumwalt Construction, Inc. in Fresno, CA is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates and competitive bid proposals for commercial and public-sector projects.

You will review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, and develop estimates through all design phases, coordinating with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure accurate pricing and on-time bids.