Senior Estimador

Blue View Builder; EE. UU.; Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Profit sharing

ESOP (employee stock ownership)

Descripción de la vacante

Blue View Builder is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates for residential construction projects, including custom homes, modular builds, ADUs, additions, and small multifamily ventures.

You will review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, price materials and labor, gather subcontractor bids, and ensure compliance with California codes and company standards while collaborating with sales, design, and operations teams.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience as an estimator in residential construction.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods and California building practices.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Excel; experience with CM platforms is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Review architectural drawings, blueprints, specifications, and project documents to understand scope.
• Conduct site visits (virtual or physical) to assess conditions and measure quantities.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs for materials, labor, equipment, and costs.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level supplier quotes; maintain vendor relationships.
• Develop cost estimates including materials, labor productivity, subcontractor bids, and overhead.
• Present clear proposals and bid packages to clients or leadership.
• Track costs and support post-bid analysis and handoff to operations.
• Ensure estimates comply with California building codes, Title 24, and company standards.

Descripción del empleo

The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, detailed cost estimates for residential construction projects (custom homes, modular/prefab homes, ADUs, additions, and small multifamily). This includes analyzing plans and specifications, performing quantity takeoffs, pricing materials/labor/subcontractor work, identifying risks and value-engineering opportunities, and supporting competitive proposals that help win profitable work.

Key Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings, blueprints, specifications, and other project documents to fully understand scope.
• Conduct site visits (virtual or physical) to assess conditions, measure quantities, and identify challenges.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for materials, labor, equipment, and related costs using digital tools (e.g., Revit, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, STACK, or similar).
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates including material pricing, labor productivity, subcontractor bids, general conditions, overhead, contingency, and profit.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level supplier quotes; maintain strong vendor relationships (especially local San Diego/Southern California networks).
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, value engineering options, and potential risks or scope gaps.
• Collaborate with sales, design, project management, purchasing, and production teams to align estimates with build methods (particularly modular/factory-built processes).
• Prepare and present clear proposals and bid packages to clients or internal leadership.
• Track historical costs, update pricing databases, and support post-bid analysis and handoff to operations.
• Ensure estimates comply with California building codes, Title 24, local permitting requirements, and company standards.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating processes, templates, and software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an estimator in full-scope residential construction, remodeling, modular/prefab, or general contracting (modular experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, materials, sequencing, and California building practices.
• Proficiency with estimating/takeoff software and Microsoft Excel; experience with construction management platforms (Procore, Buildertrend, CoConstruct, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and specifications accurately.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills; client-facing experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Valid driver's license and ability to visit job sites as needed.

Preferred

• Experience with modular, manufactured, or off-site construction.
• Knowledge of sustainable/green building practices and cost implications.
• Local San Diego subcontractor and supplier relationships.

Hybrid or office-based with site visits; full-time, exempt.

Other incentives

• Profit sharing
• ESOP (employee stock ownership)

Allowances

• Vehicle/truck allowance or company vehicle + fuel ($500-$1,500+/month common for roles with site visits)
• mileage reimbursement

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (often 3-6%)
• paid time off
• professional development, pension, employee discount