Senior Estimator, Preconstruction – Commercial

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. You will lead estimates from conceptual budgeting through final pricing, collaborating with clients, design professionals, and trade partners to shape cost strategies and guide projects from concept to turnover.

We work on complex public and private projects across Northern California, focusing on education, civic, health, and commercial markets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial construction estimating, preconstruction, or closely related experience.
• Experience developing estimates for large or complex commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, means, methods, sequencing, and constructability.
• Experience with conceptual estimating, design development estimates, negotiated work, GMPs, and/or competitive bids.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and evaluating trade partner and supplier proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop estimates from conceptual budgeting and design development through procurement, final pricing, and construction.
• Review drawings, specifications, schematics, contracts, RFPs, RFQs, and other construction documents to understand project scope and requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Develop conceptual estimates and budgets when design information is limited.
• Apply current market pricing, regional cost data, labor analysis, and project-specific conditions.

Skills

Estimating

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Roebbelen Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Preconstruction team in El Dorado Hills, CA. You will lead estimates from conceptual budgeting through final pricing, collaborating with clients, design professionals, and trade partners to shape cost strategies and guide projects from concept to turnover.

We work on complex public and private projects across Northern California, focusing on education, civic, health, and commercial markets.