Senior Estimator – Life Science & Tech Construction

Jobot

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with 3% company match

Company car allowance with gas card

Structured Career Growth

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Estimator to support preconstruction and project teams in Irvine, CA. You will prepare accurate estimates, develop subcontractor coverage and help position the company to win technically complex commercial projects.

The role requires detailed takeoffs, bid package development and strong collaboration with PMs, superintendents, architects and clients. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial tenant improvements or life

Qualifications

3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
Experience with a general contractor is strongly preferred.
Background estimating commercial tenant improvements, laboratories, life science, higher education or advanced technology projects.
Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work and building systems.
Ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop complete project estimates.
Experience soliciting, reviewing and leveling subcontractor bids.

Responsibilities

Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development and detailed construction estimates.
Review drawings, specifications and other bid documents to determine project scope and requirements.
Perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, equipment and subcontractor pricing.
Solicit bids from subcontractors and vendors while maintaining strong market coverage.
Review and level subcontractor proposals to identify scope gaps, exclusions and pricing discrepancies.
Develop detailed bid packages, scope sheets and estimate summaries; coordinate with project managers, superintendents, architects and clients during the preconstruction process.
Attend pre bid meetings, site walks and project turnover meetings.
Assist with value engineering, constructability reviews and cost saving recommendations.
Track current market pricing, material lead times and subcontractor availability.
Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information and subcontractor relationships.
Prepare final proposals, clarifications, qualifications and bid submissions.
Support project handoff from estimating to operations following award.