Senior Estimator: Commercial & Multifamily Lead

Centurion Selection

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Centurion Selection is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts for large-scale commercial and multifamily projects in San Diego. You will develop budgets and detailed estimates, manage subcontractor coverage, and drive value through design-assist and risk reviews.

The ideal candidate has 7–12+ years of estimating experience, strong knowledge of construction markets, and proficiency with leading estimating tools.

Qualifications

  • 7–12+ years of estimating/preconstruction experience
  • Experience estimating ground-up commercial and/or multifamily construction
  • Projects range from approximately $20M–$150M+
  • Strong understanding of drawings, specs, building systems, and trade scopes
  • Experience developing conceptual through detailed construction estimates
  • Strong subcontractor relationships and knowledge of the local market
  • Identify scope gaps and accurately level subcontractor proposals
  • Understanding of labor, material, equipment, and general conditions costs
  • Experience with negotiated, hard-bid, and/or design-build projects
  • Proficiency with estimating software (OST, Bluebeam, BuildingConnected, Procore, Sage Estimating, Destini)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead estimating efforts for commercial and multifamily projects from conceptual design through GMP/final bid
  • Prepare detailed conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates
  • Perform and/or oversee quantity takeoffs and scope reviews
  • Develop comprehensive project budgets and cost models
  • Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing and ensure strong bid coverage across all trades
  • Analyze subcontractor proposals for scope, exclusions, qualifications, and gaps
  • Prepare detailed bid leveling and scope comparison packages
  • Develop scopes of work for subcontractor bid packages
  • Review drawings and specs to identify constructability issues, scope gaps, and cost-saving opportunities
  • Maintain current knowledge of material, labor, and subcontractor pricing
  • Develop historical cost databases and utilize previous project data for conceptual estimating
  • Participate in value engineering and design-assist exercises
  • Work closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal operations teams
  • Lead estimate reviews and present budgets to senior leadership and clients
  • Assist with project buyout and transition awarded projects to operations
  • Mentor Estimators and Assistant Estimators in preconstruction
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors in the local market

Skills

Analytical skills
Negotiation
Communication skills
Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

OST
Bluebeam
BuildingConnected
Procore
Sage Estimating
Destini

Job description

Centurion Selection is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts for large-scale commercial and multifamily projects in San Diego. You will develop budgets and detailed estimates, manage subcontractor coverage, and drive value through design-assist and risk reviews.

The ideal candidate has 7–12+ years of estimating experience, strong knowledge of construction markets, and proficiency with leading estimating tools.

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