Senior Construction Estimator – LA/OC, Employee-Owned

Shawmut Design and Construction; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction's Irvine-based team seeks an Estimator with experience supporting the greater Los Angeles market. You will contribute across Education, Commercial, Corporate Interiors, Life Sciences, Hospitality, Retail and Sports Venues, collaborating with PMs to plan and budget projects.

The role involves developing project strategies, managing budgets, and presenting bids to clients, with travel as needed. This position is based in Irvine and requires deep estimating expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Experience estimating in Education, Commercial, Corporate Interiors, Life Sciences, Hospitality, Retail or Sports Venues.
• Knowledge of contract types and deal structures.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Work with project manager to plan the job before initiation (general conditions study, procurement schedule, logistics).
• Develop understanding of project strategy and apply to estimating process.
• Establish pre-construction budget and manage funds.
• Ensure best bids for each trade based on project needs.
• Structure final sub bid process with clear scope, logistics and expectations.
• Present information and proposals effectively to clients.

Skills

Construction estimating

Sector experience

Job description

Shawmut Design and Construction's Irvine-based team seeks an Estimator with experience supporting the greater Los Angeles market. You will contribute across Education, Commercial, Corporate Interiors, Life Sciences, Hospitality, Retail and Sports Venues, collaborating with PMs to plan and budget projects.

The role involves developing project strategies, managing budgets, and presenting bids to clients, with travel as needed. This position is based in Irvine and requires deep estimating expertise.