Estimator
About this role
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Estimator to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll support the full preconstruction and bidding process on a wide range of projects from $20 million to $150 million while working alongside experienced estimating professionals.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys analyzing project details, working with numbers, and collaborating with teams to deliver complete, competitive proposals.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify scope gaps and risks
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs across all CSI divisions
- Develop labor, material, and equipment pricing and build cost estimates
- Assist with subcontractor outreach, bid tracking, and proposal comparisons
- Help prepare bid packages, summaries, and final deliverables
- Maintain and update cost databases and historical pricing information
- Collaborate with project managers and field teams to incorporate constructability and schedule input
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and RFIs as needed
- Support continuous improvement of estimating tools and processes
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of estimating or construction-related experience
- Experience estimating and bidding on OSHPD/HCAI, DSA, Higher Education, and Public Works projects
- Proficiency in estimating software, digital take-off tools, and Microsoft Excel
- Understanding of construction methods, materials, and trade sequencing
- Ability to interpret construction documents and communicate clearly
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field experience
- Familiarity with California subcontractor pricing and labor markets
- Experience working on projects ranging from $10M–$150M
- Exposure to scheduling tools such as PowerProject or Planera
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to lead complex, high-impact projects
- Collaborative team environment with direct access to leadership
- Clear path for growth and advancement
- Competitive compensation and benefits
What We Offer:
- 401K with matching
- Healthcare
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Performance bonus
About Us:
We are a General Contractor with over 30 years of experience delivering complex public and institutional projects across K–12, higher education, healthcare, and civic markets. Much of our work occurs in active, occupied environments where planning, coordination, and accountability are critical.
We deliver projects across all major delivery methods, including CM Multi-Prime (CMMP), Lease-Leaseback (LLB), Design-Bid-Build, and Design-Build, and we tailor our approach to meet the needs of each client and project. Our focus on disciplined preconstruction, clear scope definition, and proactive coordination drives cost certainty, schedule reliability, and high-quality outcomes.
Our teams take ownership of the work. We solve problems early, coordinate across all trades, and follow through to completion earning repeat clients and long-term relationships built on trust and performance.
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