Senior Construction Estimator – Preconstruction & Budgets

STO Building Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Pre-tax Parking/Public Transportation

Paid time off

Job summary

STO Building Group, including BCCI Construction, is seeking a Construction Estimator in Silicon Valley to turn plans and specs into accurate budgets that drive project success.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in PM/preconstruction, strong knowledge of scheduling, cost control, and contract administration, and proficiency with Timberline, Procore, Excel, Word, Bluebeam, and HeavyBid. Excellent analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Conceptual estimating experience on midsized to large commercial building tenant improvement projects.
• Must have a 4-year degree in an accredited construction or architecture related curriculum (BA, BSCE, BSCM, BSAE, etc.).
• Must have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in Project Management/Preconstruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction methods, engineering principles, scheduling, estimating, contract administration, and project controls.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Proficient in scheduling and spreadsheet applications including Timberline, Procore, Excel, Word.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and overhead.
• Utilize software tools such as Bluebeam and HeavyBid to create and manage estimates.
• Collaborate with project managers and construction teams to gather information for accurate pricing.
• Conduct negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing.
• Monitor project costs throughout the lifecycle to ensure budget adherence.
• Review contracts and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Provide support during bidding by preparing bid documents and presenting estimates to stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, pricing changes, and new materials or methods in construction.

Skills

Conceptual estimating

Negotiation

Project management

Analytical skills

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction or related field

Tools

Timberline

Procore

Excel

Word

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

Job description

STO Building Group, including BCCI Construction, is seeking a Construction Estimator in Silicon Valley to turn plans and specs into accurate budgets that drive project success.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in PM/preconstruction, strong knowledge of scheduling, cost control, and contract administration, and proficiency with Timberline, Procore, Excel, Word, Bluebeam, and HeavyBid. Excellent analytical skills are essential.