Stucco Estimator

Regroup Mass Notification; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Regroup Mass Notification in Sacramento, CA seeks a Senior Stucco Estimator/Project Manager to lead high-dollar bids for commercial and multi-family lath, plaster, EIFS, and scaffold projects across California and Nevada. You will own complex bids, mentor junior estimators, engage in business development with the General Manager, and collaborate with the Chief Estimator.

The role includes pre-bid activities, scope reviews, and occasional project management responsibilities; you’ll also embrace

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial estimating experience in exterior finish trades such as lath, plaster, EIFS, or scaffold.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and detail drawings.
• Proficiency with estimating software like Bluebeam.
• Working knowledge of Sage construction accounting/estimating modules is a plus.
• Strong understanding of California construction practices; Nevada experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for lath, plaster, EIFS, and scaffold from drawings.
• Prepare competitive estimates for commercial and multi-family projects using current pricing and rates.
• Review plans, specs, addenda, and RFIs to identify scope and change-order exposure before bids.
• Solicit and evaluate material and sub-tier pricing from vendors.
• Lead pricing and proposal development for large, complex bids.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, job walks, and scope reviews.
• Support turnover by communicating estimate assumptions to the PM team.
• Mentor junior estimators as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of project management and step into PM role when required.
• Be comfortable using AI-assisted estimating tools.

Skills

Bid pricing

Interpret drawings

Vendor negotiation

Team mentoring

Project management

AI tools adoption

Multi-site coordination

Communication

Code/standards awareness - CA/NV

Tools

Bluebeam

Sage estimating

Job description

We're hiring a Senior Stucco Estimator/Project Manager to prepare accurate, competitive bids for commercial and multi-family lath, plaster, EIFS, and scaffold projects across California and Nevada. This is a senior individual-contributor role working alongside our Chief Estimator — you'll take the lead on complex, high-dollar bids, mentor less-experienced estimators, and be the person the team turns to when a bid gets complicated. You'll also be expected to engage in business development, meeting with the General Manager at least twice a month.

What You'll Do

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for lath, plaster, EIFS, and scaffold, and related exterior finish systems from architectural and structural drawings
• Prepare complete, competitive estimates for commercial and multi-family projects, applying current material pricing, labor rates, and production rates
• Review plans, specifications, addenda, and RFIs to identify scope, conflicts, missing information, and potential change-order exposure before bid submission
• Solicit and evaluate material and sub-tier pricing from vendors and suppliers
• Lead pricing and proposal development for the largest and most complex bids in the pipeline
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, job walks, and scope reviews
• Support project turnover, communicating estimate assumptions, exclusions, and production expectations to the project management team
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior estimators as needed
• Maintain working knowledge of project management and be able to step into a PM role when required
• Be comfortable and open to working with AI-assisted tools as part of the estimating workflow

What You Bring

• 8+ years of commercial construction estimating experience, with lath, plaster, EIFS, scaffold, or closely related exterior-finish/Division 09 trades strongly preferred
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and detail drawings
• Proficiency with estimating/takeoff software such as Bluebeam
• Working knowledge of Sage construction accounting/estimating modules a plus
• Strong understanding of California construction practices; Nevada experience a plus given cross-state project coverage
• Ability to manage multiple active bids and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with project managers, superintendents, vendors, and general contractors

Nice to Have

• Experience estimating public works / prevailing wage projects
• Existing relationships with lath, plaster, and exterior-finish material suppliers in the Sacramento/Reno markets
• Experience mentoring or leading other estimators