Senior Estimator

Jimmy Jazz; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Roebbelen Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Preconstruction team in El Dorado Hills, CA. This role focuses on developing accurate estimates across conceptual, design, preconstruction, procurement, and construction phases for public and private projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive commercial estimating experience, deep knowledge of Northern California market conditions, and experience with negotiated education, healthcare, and public works projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least eight years of estimating experience, or ten years of relevant estimating experience without a degree.
• Experience estimating commercial construction projects valued at $10 million or more.
• Previous estimating experience with negotiated education, healthcare, and public works projects.
• Knowledge of Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build delivery methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, design professionals, trade partners, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and complete estimates during the conceptual, design, preconstruction, procurement, and construction phases.
• Review drawings, specifications, schematics, contracts, RFPs, RFQs, and other construction documents.
• Prepare detailed estimates supporting the pursuit and acquisition of new work.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Apply current market pricing, regional cost data, labor analysis, and project-specific conditions.
• Solicit, review, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, cost-saving opportunities, and value-engineering alternatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of construction materials, means, methods, pricing, and market trends.
• Participate in preconstruction, estimating, project, and client meetings.
• Document and track estimate assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, and outstanding information.
• Collaborate with operations teams to support project turnover and ensure alignment between the estimate and execution plan.
• Support business development efforts, including pursuits, proposals, submittals, interviews, and cost-related narratives.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with clients, design partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Support and provide guidance to other members of the estimating and preconstruction team as needed.

Skills

Excel

Word

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multiple estimates

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Ten years of estimating experience without a degree

Tools

Procore

Timberline

Job description

• Base Pay $140,000.00 - $165,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time

Position Overview

Roebbelen Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Preconstruction team in El Dorado Hills, CA.

The Senior Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, comprehensive estimates throughout the conceptual, design, preconstruction, procurement, and construction phases. This position works closely with clients, design professionals, trade partners, and internal project teams to develop intelligent cost solutions for public and private construction projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive commercial construction estimating experience, strong knowledge of Northern California market conditions, and experience with negotiated education, healthcare, and public works projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and complete estimates during the conceptual, design, preconstruction, procurement, and construction phases
• Review drawings, specifications, schematics, contracts, RFPs, RFQs, and other construction documents
• Prepare detailed estimates supporting the pursuit and acquisition of new work
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work
• Apply current market pricing, regional cost data, labor analysis, and project-specific conditions
• Solicit, review, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals
• Identify scope gaps, risks, cost-saving opportunities, and value-engineering alternatives
• Maintain current knowledge of construction materials, means, methods, pricing, and market trends
• Participate in preconstruction, estimating, project, and client meetings
• Document and track estimate assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, and outstanding information
• Collaborate with operations teams to support project turnover and ensure alignment between the estimate and execution plan
• Support business development efforts, including pursuits, proposals, submittals, interviews, and cost-related narratives
• Build and maintain productive relationships with clients, design partners, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Support and provide guidance to other members of the estimating and preconstruction team as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field with at least eight years of construction estimating experience, or at least 10 years of relevant estimating experience without a degree
• Experience estimating commercial construction projects valued at $10 million or more
• Previous estimating experience with negotiated education, healthcare, and public works projects
• Knowledge of Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build delivery methods
• Demonstrated ability to identify cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities
• Strong understanding of construction materials, means, methods, sequencing, and market conditions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple estimates, deadlines, and competing priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, design professionals, trade partners, and internal teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field with at least 10 years of estimating experience
• Experience estimating projects valued at $10 million or more
• Experience with prefabrication methods in design and fieldwork
• Proficiency with Procore and Timberline
• Experience developing proposal narratives and supporting project interviews
• Previous experience mentoring or guiding estimators and preconstruction team members

Duties are primarily performed in an office setting and may require extended periods of sitting and computer use. Occasional visits to active construction sites may be required. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn while visiting jobsites.

About Roebbelen

Roebbelen Contracting is an award-winning, self-performing general contractor and construction manager that has served Northern California communities since 1959. We bring clients, design professionals, trade partners, and project teams together to solve complex challenges and deliver successful projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Roebbelen is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. We prioritize the recruitment, retention, and development of diverse talent and provide equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Roebbelen does not sponsor employment-based visas now or in the future.