Senior Estimator

Johns-Lyng-Group; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Discretionary PTO policy

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Reconstruction Experts in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Estimator to collaborate with project managers and pre-construction teams to deliver accurate construction repair estimates.

The role focuses on detailed scope development, quantity takeoffs, subcontractor quotes, and maintaining SLA standards while supporting client pitches and business growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years estimating experience.
• Knowledge of construction trades and industry standards.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Current motor vehicle license.
• Must have the right to work in the USA and be prepared for a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Attend site inspections and generate detailed scopes of work using Procore & EB (experience preferred).
• Carefully examine blueprints, specifications, and other project documents to understand scope of work.
• Determine quantities and costs of all necessary materials, labor, equipment and subcontractors.
• Obtain quotes from subcontractors, suppliers, etc.
• Analyze quotes from subcontractors and suppliers to ensure alignment with current market pricing and determine the most competitive and reliable options.
• Identify potential site hazards during inspections.
• Contemplate means and methods required to perform the project/work.
• Ensure all work meets industry-leading SLA standards.
• Work closely with account management team to liaise with clients to explain estimates and scopes of work.
• Occasionally attend client pitches and presentations to convert estimates to revenue.
• Establish and expand local subcontractor and supplier lists/relationships.
• Take ownership of assigned projects from start to finish.
• Provide regular communication using estimating management software.
• Attend weekly sales/estimating meeting to ensure conversion of estimates into revenue

Skills

Estimating

Cost analysis

Communication

Tools

Procore

EB

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Los Angeles team as a Senior Estimator. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with project managers and pre‑construction teams to deliver accurate and meticulous construction project repair estimates.

Company Overview:

Reconstruction Experts is a leading general contractor in United States. Specializing in occupied space reconstruction, our suite of brands caters to specific market segments, ensuring exceptional results and unparalleled growth opportunities for our employees.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401k, discretionary PTO policy, and a vehicle allowance.
• Opportunity to join a dynamic, growing organization with a promising future.
• Support and mentorship from seasoned leaders, with ample room for personal growth in this role.
• Positive and enriching team culture that values and recognizes outstanding work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend site inspections and generate detailed scopes of work using Procore & EB (experience preferred)
• When provided, carefully examine blueprints, specifications, and other project documents to understand scope of work
• Determine quantities and costs of all necessary materials, labor, equipment and subcontractors
• Obtain quotes from subcontractors, suppliers, etc.
• Analyze quotes from subcontractors and suppliers to ensure alignment with current market pricing and determine the most competitive and reliable options
• Identify potential site hazards during inspections
• Contemplate means and methods required to perform the project/work
• Ensure all work meets industry-leading SLA standards. e.g. estimate turnaround times, conversion of estimates into revenue, etc.
• Work closely with account management team to liaise with clients to explain estimates and scopes of work
• Occasionally attend client pitches and presentations to convert estimates to revenue
• Establish and expand local subcontractor and supplier lists/relationships
• Take ownership of assigned projects from start to finish.
• Provide regular communication using estimating management software.
• Attend weekly sales/estimating meeting to ensure conversion of estimates into revenue

Key Selection Criteria:

• Minimum 5-7 years’ estimating experience
• Proven drive, energy, and motivation.
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems.
• Desire to potentially work towards a partnership.
• Knowledge of construction trades and industry standards.
• Core Logic Procore experience.
• Prior occupied space reconstruction experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Current motor vehicle license.

must have the right to work in the USA and be prepared for a criminal background check.