Senior Estimator – Preconstruction & Cost Insight

STO Building Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

401(k) retirement plan with employer 2

Job summary

STO Building Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to manage and assist in compiling estimates for diverse projects, ensuring cost accuracy and professional communication with Owners. The role reports through the SBU Executive or Chief Estimator, contributing to preconstruction strategies and bid development.

Responsibilities include leading preconstruction efforts, coordinating with architects and owners, and delivering detailed cost analyses and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction related field or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years estimating commercial construction projects, including hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
• Experience with design and preconstruction processes and value-engineering.
• Proficient with estimating software including Destini Estimator, BlueBeam, Assemble, Revit, and Primavera.
• Ability to lead, communicate with Owners, Architects, and subcontractors under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and supplementary information for potential projects.
• Read and interpret contract documents; offer cost improvements and lifecycle cost options.
• Perform quantity take-offs, price, and analyze data; distinguish cost estimating from preconstruction.
• Lead preconstruction efforts and coordinate with architects and owners.
• Solicit bids from subs and suppliers; manage bid analyses.
• Attend owner meetings during estimate development.
• Prepare detailed schedules for proposed projects.
• Guide staff on special projects and sketching strategies.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction

Tools

Destini Estimator

BlueBeam

Assemble

Revit

Primavera

Job description

STO Building Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to manage and assist in compiling estimates for diverse projects, ensuring cost accuracy and professional communication with Owners. The role reports through the SBU Executive or Chief Estimator, contributing to preconstruction strategies and bid development.

Responsibilities include leading preconstruction efforts, coordinating with architects and owners, and delivering detailed cost analyses and schedules.