Telecom Construction Estimator – SoCal Travel

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Site Solutions is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Corona, CA team. You will own the estimating process for projects across Southern California and beyond, collaborating with the BD team and other estimators.

The role requires prior telecom or large-scale construction estimating experience, strong math and data analysis skills, and willingness to travel for bid walks and site visits. You will read complex documents, manage bid data, and help drive companywide estimating capacity.

Qualifications

• Prior estimating experience in the telecommunications industry or in other large-scale construction / government-contract environments.
• Proficiency in mathematics, statistics, and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong report writing and strategic planning skills
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects.
• Expertise with analytical tools such as spreadsheets and database managers.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and construction documents.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional time management and the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills and the drive to work independently
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend and coordinate bid walks and job walk schedules and submission deadlines, including travel to sites within Southern California and to out-of-market locations (NV, AZ, etc.), with overnight stays as needed.
• Participate with management in selecting projects to bid and in determining fit based on Apex's service offerings.
• Read, interpret, and manage large, multi-page RFP/RFQ documents to scope requirements, deadlines, and submission criteria.
• Own, operate, and update the bid tracking process with near-100% accuracy and a sense of urgency.
• Collect, manage, and maintain data throughout the estimating/bidding process.
• Coordinate with operations to align estimating staff with project capabilities and workload; collaborate with other estimating department leaders to leverage companywide estimating resources as needed.
• Coordinate and prepare estimates and proposals for assigned projects, including project-specific considerations and assumptions, ensuring cost accuracy and a proposal letter that clearly communicates and qualifies the bid.
• Participate in value engineering of alternate materials, means, and methods of construction.
• Participate in qualifying proposals from suppliers and subcontractors, and support the procurement process as directed.
• Contribute to the development of business and marketing plans, including volume goal-setting.
• Maintain a deep understanding of construction documents across civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Drive to job sites throughout the designated geographic area as required.

Skills

Mathematics

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

High school

Tools

Spreadsheets

Database managers

Job description

Apex Site Solutions is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Corona, CA team. You will own the estimating process for projects across Southern California and beyond, collaborating with the BD team and other estimators.

The role requires prior telecom or large-scale construction estimating experience, strong math and data analysis skills, and willingness to travel for bid walks and site visits. You will read complex documents, manage bid data, and help drive companywide estimating capacity.