Senior Tilt-Up Estimator - SoCal Growth & Tech-Driven

Confidential; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Gas card

Cell phone provided

Laptop provided

PTO competitive

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its preconstruction team, focusing on tilt-up concrete projects in Southern California. You will develop complete bid proposals, perform quantity takeoffs, and build cost models to drive competitive bids.

The role emphasizes collaboration with GCs, value engineering support, and maintaining detailed bid files. Strong OST/Bluebeam skills and knowledge of the local market are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years estimating for a concrete subcontractor; tilt-up experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in tilt-up panel construction and reading architectural/structural drawings.
• Strong OST (On-Screen Takeoff) and Bluebeam skills.
• Experience using construction bidding platforms (Building Connected, iSqFt or similar).
• Detail-oriented with strong math, analytical and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the Southern California subcontractor market is a plus.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete and competitive bid proposals for tilt-up concrete scopes.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings using OST and Bluebeam.
• Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Develop accurate labor, material, equipment, and overhead cost models.
• Coordinate with Preconstruction Manager on bid strategy and go/no-go decisions.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and GC interviews as required.
• Build and maintain relationships with GCs and owners in SoCal.
• Assist with value engineering and scope clarification during preconstruction.
• Maintain organized bid files, estimate logs and follow-up tracking.
• Support project handoffs to the PM team upon award.

Skills

Estimating

Tilt-up expertise

OST proficiency

Bluebeam proficiency

Reading drawings

Bidding platforms

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

SoCal market knowledge

Tilt-up estimating

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

OST

Bluebeam

Building Connected

iSqFt

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its preconstruction team, focusing on tilt-up concrete projects in Southern California. You will develop complete bid proposals, perform quantity takeoffs, and build cost models to drive competitive bids.

The role emphasizes collaboration with GCs, value engineering support, and maintaining detailed bid files. Strong OST/Bluebeam skills and knowledge of the local market are required.