{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"abb0fc55b8f3e45eab3e6f72","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/abb0fc55b8f3e45eab3e6f72","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/abb0fc55b8f3e45eab3e6f72","title":"Construction Estimator","description":"Position Overview\nThe Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for a variety of construction projects, including commercial, healthcare, education, public works, municipal, and multifamily developments. This role works closely with project teams, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and clients throughout the preconstruction process to develop budgets, evaluate project risks, and support successful project delivery.\nThe ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial construction estimating and experience working on healthcare facilities, educational campuses, hospitals, public sector projects, or other complex commercial developments. Strong preconstruction and value engineering experience is highly preferred. Estimating professionals in this environment are expected to participate in budgeting, scheduling, value engineering, constructability reviews, and subcontractor coordination throughout the preconstruction process.\nKey Responsibilities\nPrepare detailed conceptual, schematic, design development, and final construction estimates.\nReview plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bid documents to develop comprehensive project budgets.\nPerform quantity takeoffs and detailed cost analysis across all construction trades.\nSolicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals.\nDevelop bid summaries, scope comparisons, and budget presentations.\nIdentify scope gaps, constructability concerns, and project risks during the estimating process.\nParticipate in value engineering and cost-saving initiatives while maintaining project quality and performance requirements.\nCollaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, architects, consultants, and owners throughout the preconstruction phase.\nAssist with scheduling reviews, procurement planning, and constructability evaluations.\nMaintain historical cost databases and current market pricing information.\nSupport proposal preparation and bid submission activities.\nParticipate in project handoff meetings to ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction to operations.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.\nQualifications\n5–10+ years of experience in construction estimating or preconstruction.\nStrong experience estimating commercial construction projects required.\nExperience with healthcare, hospital, education, K-12, higher education, public works, civic, or institutional projects highly preferred.\nProven ability to develop estimates from conceptual budgeting through hard-bid and negotiated proposals.\nStrong understanding of construction methods, materials, scheduling, and project delivery.\nAbility to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications.\nExperience with subcontractor procurement, bid leveling, and scope analysis.\nStrong analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.\nAbility to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.\nExperience estimating projects ranging from $5M to $100M+.\nFamiliarity with public works bidding requirements and alternative delivery methods.\nExperience participating in value engineering, constructability reviews, and preconstruction planning efforts.\nProficiency with Bluebeam, OST, BuildingConnected, Procore, Sage Estimating, PlanSwift, or similar estimating software.\nKnowledge of current construction market trends, labor pricing, and material procurement strategies.","company":"RimePro","rawCompany":"rimepro","city":"Clovis","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T15:25:53.892Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1051.00","title":"Cost Estimators","slug":"cost-estimators"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"17-3022.00","title":"Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"civil-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Construction Estimator","description":"Position Overview\nThe Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for a variety of construction projects, including commercial, healthcare, education, public works, municipal, and multifamily developments. This role works closely with project teams, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and clients throughout the preconstruction process to develop budgets, evaluate project risks, and support successful project delivery.\nThe ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial construction estimating and experience working on healthcare facilities, educational campuses, hospitals, public sector projects, or other complex commercial developments. Strong preconstruction and value engineering experience is highly preferred. 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