Senior Estimator

Confidential; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Gas card

Cell phone provided

Laptop provided

PTO competitive

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its preconstruction team, focusing on tilt-up concrete projects in Southern California. You will develop complete bid proposals, perform quantity takeoffs, and build cost models to drive competitive bids.

The role emphasizes collaboration with GCs, value engineering support, and maintaining detailed bid files. Strong OST/Bluebeam skills and knowledge of the local market are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years estimating for a concrete subcontractor; tilt-up experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in tilt-up panel construction and reading architectural/structural drawings.
• Strong OST (On-Screen Takeoff) and Bluebeam skills.
• Experience using construction bidding platforms (Building Connected, iSqFt or similar).
• Detail-oriented with strong math, analytical and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the Southern California subcontractor market is a plus.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete and competitive bid proposals for tilt-up concrete scopes.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings using OST and Bluebeam.
• Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Develop accurate labor, material, equipment, and overhead cost models.
• Coordinate with Preconstruction Manager on bid strategy and go/no-go decisions.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and GC interviews as required.
• Build and maintain relationships with GCs and owners in SoCal.
• Assist with value engineering and scope clarification during preconstruction.
• Maintain organized bid files, estimate logs and follow-up tracking.
• Support project handoffs to the PM team upon award.

Skills

Estimating

Tilt-up expertise

OST proficiency

Bluebeam proficiency

Reading drawings

Bidding platforms

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

SoCal market knowledge

Tilt-up estimating

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

OST

Bluebeam

Building Connected

iSqFt

Job description

One of the nation's most respected commercial concrete subcontractors - known for delivering best-in-class tilt-up construction faster than the competition through technology-driven scheduling and fully integrated, self-perform operations - is growing and expanding market share and seeking a skilled Senior Estimator to join our growing preconstruction team. With established GC relationships, a best-in-class equipment fleet, and a people-first culture built on doing things the right way, this is an opportunity to join a nationally established organization and play a direct role in building its already significant Southern CA presence - real pipeline, real growth.

The Opportunity

• Target project profile: large-scale tilt-up warehouse and distribution facilities, 250,000–1,000,000+ SF along with multiple segments across Southern California region. Other project types include data center, office, healthcare, DOT and slab.
• Established relationships with top-tier national and regional GCs active in the Southern CA market
• Fully integrated self-perform operations including in-house finishing - quality controlled from start to finish
• Work-life balance is a priority - we respect your time outside of work
• Technology-forward organization: OST, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Office 365

What You'll Do

• Prepare complete and competitive bid proposals for tilt-up concrete scopes
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from architectural and structural drawings using OST and Bluebeam
• Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Develop accurate labor, material, equipment, and overhead cost models
• Coordinate with the Preconstruction Manager and leadership on bid strategy and go/no-go decisions
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and GC interviews as required
• Build and maintain relationships with general contractors and owners in the SoCal market
• Assist with value engineering and scope clarification during preconstruction
• Maintain organized bid files, estimate logs, and follow-up tracking
• Support project handoffs to the PM team upon award

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of estimating experience with a concrete subcontractor - tilt-up experience strongly preferred
• Technical expertise in tilt-up panel construction with the ability to communicate clearly to field staff
• Strong proficiency in OST (On-Screen Takeoff) and Bluebeam - required
• Solid understanding of tilt-up panel systems, CIP structural concrete, and flatwork scopes
• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings with accuracy
• Experience using construction bidding platforms (Building Connected, iSqFt, or similar)
• Detail-oriented with strong math, analytical, and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of the Southern CA subcontractor market and material pricing a plus
• GC-side candidates with strong tilt-up estimating experience will be considered
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Above-market base salary commensurate with experience
• Annual discretionary bonus tied to the success of the Southern CA operation
• Excellent coverage options with minimal out-of-pocket cost
• 401k with company match
• Gas card, cell phone, and laptop provided
• PTO competitive and negotiable
• Formal training program and mentor/mentee program for professional development