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Project Estimator

Costa Mesa, California, USA💼 Full-time💰 $95,181–$95,181🗓 2026-07-08 → 2026-07-31

Core

Gathering data and preparing cost estimates for all design stages (Conceptual through Construction), with a heavy focus on test fit takeoff Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROM) and 'what if' scenario pricing.

Role type

Senior IC project estimator (construction)

Builds

Cost estimates, capital planning reports, and vendor bid analyses for client projects

Domain

Commercial real estate construction and tenant improvement

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Cost analysis, construction principles, reading construction drawings/specs, Excel, estimating database software, onscreen takeoff tools, vendor solicitation, risk identification, scope gap analysis

Preferred skills

Leadership, administrative management, technical background, project responsibility

Technologies

Microsoft Office, Excel, Estimating database software, Onscreen takeoff tools, SharePoint

Responsibilities

Prepare estimates for all design stages from Conceptual to Final Construction; Work with Regional & Program teams to prepare accurate ROMs and potential scope validations; Perform analysis and report on cost estimates, comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data; Build and maintain internal cost estimating tools via excel and SharePoint; Support execution teams in evaluation of vendor cost estimates and proposals; Schedule and manage Preconstruction/estimation timelines for critical program deliverables; Review/analyze complex bills of materials and assess labor productivity and costs; Negotiate with and engage in vendor solicitation and/or information gathering during the bidding process; Compare and analyze competitive vendor and supplier bids; Coordinate with stakeholder partner to maintain master subcontractor/vendor lists & pricing by trade; Identify dependencies and/or scope gaps in the successful completion of the project; Create and evaluate project reports and provide project status to internal and external clients

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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