Estimator

Estimator $130000 - $170000 per year | San Francisco, CA | On-site | Permanent Join an established luxury home builder as an Estimator with competitive pay and full suite of benefits. A bit about us: Numbers tell a story before a single shovel hits the ground — and we're looking for the person who can tell it with precision. Our client is a standout name in high-end residential construction, the kind of builder whose finished projects get photographed, talked about, and remembered. They pair meticulous craftsmanship with a genuinely modern, tech-forward process, and they've built a team culture that people actually stick around for. Why join us? Key Perks Include: Competitive salary 3 weeks of vacation right out of the gate + paid holidays + sick time Gas card & FasTrak Company-issued cell phone or reimbursement Computer/laptop set up for work Medical — 100% paid for employee-only coverage Dental & Vision — voluntary (group rate paid by employee) Life Insurance — $25K ($50K AD&D), fully employer-paid Voluntary Life Insurance — buy-up option for employees 401(k) FSA And more! Job Details What You'll Own: Turn drawings, specs, and big ideas into accurate, airtight cost estimates — from early conceptual budgets all the way to final hard bids. Run detailed quantity takeoffs and build out clean cost breakdowns across labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted scopes. Dig into architectural and structural documents to map scope, surface cost drivers, and catch what others miss. Gather, level, and pressure-test subcontractor and supplier bids so nothing slips through the cracks. Work shoulder-to-shoulder with preconstruction, project management, and field teams to keep estimates tied to real-world goals, schedules, and client expectations. Spot smart value‑engineering moves and flag risks early — before they become surprises. Sharpen the firm's cost data, historical pricing, and unit costs so every estimate gets tighter than the last. Help shape proposals and present numbers in a way that's clear, confident, and credible. What You Bring: Real estimating experience in residential construction — bonus points for high-end, custom, or luxury work. A trained eye for architectural and structural drawings, specs, and scopes of work. A strong command of construction methods, materials, and what things actually cost in today's market. Fluency with estimating and takeoff software, plus the usual spreadsheet and project tools. Serious attention to detail and the analytical chops to back it up. The organizational muscle to juggle multiple bids and deadlines without dropping a thing. A collaborative, proactive, client‑first mindset that thrives on a tight, quality‑obsessed team. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr Australia-Employment