Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

An established Southern California general contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to support healthcare, institutional, and commercial construction projects throughout the region.

This role focuses on early-stage estimating, conceptual budgeting, constructability reviews, and preconstruction planning. Projects include healthcare tenant improvements, hospital renovations, seismic upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and select ground-up construction.

The ideal candidate has estimating experience with a general contractor, preferably within HCAI/OSHPD healthcare construction, and is comfortable evaluating project costs, identifying potential risks, and working directly with clients and internal project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual estimates, ROM (rough order of magnitude) budgets, and detailed project cost estimates

• Evaluate project feasibility, anticipated costs, and potential risks during early planning stages

• Review plans, specifications, and construction documents for scope, constructability, and cost considerations

• Provide timely preliminary pricing and budget recommendations for prospective projects

• Participate in preconstruction meetings with clients, architects, engineers, and project teams

• Review project schedules, phasing requirements, site logistics, and construction sequencing

• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings

• Evaluate subcontractor pricing and develop cost comparisons as needed

• Support estimating efforts for HCAI/OSHPD healthcare renovations, seismic upgrades, and infrastructure projects

• Coordinate with project management and operations teams throughout preconstruction and project turnover

• Maintain accurate estimating records, budgets, and cost data

Requirements

• 5+ years of estimating or preconstruction experience, preferably with a general contractor

• Experience with HCAI/OSHPD healthcare construction strongly preferred

• Strong background in conceptual estimating, ROM budgets, and early-stage cost analysis

• Ability to review construction drawings and identify constructability concerns, scope gaps, and project risks

• Understanding of construction scheduling, project phasing, and sequencing

• Experience with healthcare renovations, occupied facilities, or complex commercial projects preferred

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, building systems, subcontractor scopes, and cost drivers

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software

• Comfortable communicating directly with clients and providing preliminary cost recommendations

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Hybrid flexibility of up to one remote day per week following an initial onboarding period

• Benefits package discussed during the interview process

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Bonus program