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Estimator

United States, Los Angeles Employment contract 95100.00 - 120400.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 08, 2026
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Job Description

Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates.

Job Responsibility

  • Review project plans, requirements and specifications
  • Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing
  • Coordinate subcontract solicitations and jobwalks
  • Determine labor and construction equipment costs
  • Prepare conceptual estimates
  • Meet and maintain bidding and work schedules
  • Submit requisitions for purchase of materials
  • Compare competitive trade bids
  • Review preliminary quotes and pre-bid estimates with Project Manager Secure all bid documents (bid forms and quote letters)
  • Prepare subcontractor bid list and submit drawings to subcontractors
  • Participate in bid compilation on bid day
  • Assist jobsite staff with estimates after bid award
  • Perform post-bid buyouts (if applicable)
  • Maintain good relationship with suppliers and subcontractors
  • Supervise and train estimating staff (if applicable)
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

  • Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 3 years project engineering or related experience
  • Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
  • Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations
  • Working knowledge of construction costs and principles
  • Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting
  • engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable)
  • Drafting and computer skills

Nice to have

  • Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting
  • engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable)

What we offer

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • individual stock ownership
  • paid vacation
  • paid sick leave
  • paid holidays
  • bereavement leave
  • employee assistance program
  • pre-tax flexible spending accounts
  • basic term life insurance and AD&D
  • business travel accident insurance
  • short and long term disability
  • financial wellness coaching
  • educational assistance
  • Care.com membership
  • ClassPass fitness membership
  • DashPass delivery membership

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