Senior Preconstruction Estimator

DEB Construction, LLC; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

DEB Construction, LLC is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating and preconstruction for complex commercial, healthcare, and critical facilities projects. You will mentor staff, refine pricing strategy, and perform constructability reviews while maintaining high standards of integrity and accuracy.

You will collaborate with the Preconstruction Manager, BD and Marketing teams to pursue opportunities, develop proposals, and present pricing to clients.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
• Healthcare/financial/critical facilities project exposure preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Proficiency with estimating software and cost databases

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle estimating and preconstruction from conceptual budgeting to final pricing.
• Develop detailed estimates, narratives, assumptions, and value engineering strategies.
• Manage subcontractor outreach, scope development, and bid reviews.
• Lead quantity takeoffs and validate subcontractor proposals with internal cost models.
• Provide client-facing pricing discussions and mentorship to junior staff.
• Ensure seamless turnover from preconstruction to project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Mentorship

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Procore

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Microsoft Office

Job description

DEB Construction, LLC is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating and preconstruction for complex commercial, healthcare, and critical facilities projects. You will mentor staff, refine pricing strategy, and perform constructability reviews while maintaining high standards of integrity and accuracy.

You will collaborate with the Preconstruction Manager, BD and Marketing teams to pursue opportunities, develop proposals, and present pricing to clients.