Estimator

Job Details: Job Location: GB GROUP LM - Livermore, CA, Salary Range: $1.00 - $1.00Salary, Job Category: Construction, The Estimator reviews design documents, specifications, and project sites to develop cost and feasibility estimates for construction, renovation, and preventative maintenance projects. This role supports sales by ensuring competitive, accurate pricing while protecting company profitability and managing client relationships throughout the estimation process.
Core Responsibilities
Estimate Development & Review

Review design documents, plan and specification to develop profitable cost estimates on construction, repair, renovation, and preventative maintenance projects
Work with customers to understand project requirements and make design modifications necessary to meet client needs and budget constraints
Review material and workmanship specifications to ensure compliance with planning, building codes, and safety standards
Develop labor, materials, subcontractor, and equipment cost projections; establish craft sequence and quality and method standards to plan for timely and efficient project completion
Define appropriate work sequence and lead time for different craft classifications to ensure efficient utilization of manpower
Perform value engineering and constructability reviews to help clients refine design and optimize project costs
Develop RFIs (Requests for Information) for customers to clarify specifications and ensure estimates reflect the most efficient pricing while maintaining project integrity
Protect the company through thorough and detailed clarifications and exclusions in all estimate documentation

Site Assessment & Project Planning

Conduct on-site visits and inspections to identify site constraints, existing conditions, and logistical considerations that affect construction feasibility and cost
Drive to project sites, customer locations, and vendor facilities to gather information, conduct inspections, and meet with stakeholders
Assess project risks and complexity; communicate findings to Senior Estimator and management

Vendor & Cost Management

Solicit competitive subcontractor and vendor bids; evaluate proposals for completeness, competitiveness, and compliance
Negotiate costs with vendors to secure the best and lowest prices available while maintaining quality standards
Ensure all estimates are delivered on time and align with client budgets and expectations

Client & Stakeholder Communication

Maintain professional, responsive communication with homeowners, property managers, construction manager, association boards, and owner representatives
Keep clients, team regularly informed of estimate status and project timelines
Foster and maintain healthy, collaborative relationships with vendors and clients throughout the estimation process
Job Handoff & Documentations
Successfully transfer all job-specific information to Field Superintendents once jobs have been awarded, ensuring agreed-upon deadlines and budgets are clearly communicated and understood
Update and maintain Salesforces to track and document estimate progress and status

Professional Development & Industry Awareness

Stay abreast of technological and industry developments, changes, and best practices in construction estimating

Qualifications: Work Authorization Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Qualifications Required

Minimum 5 years of experience in construction estimating or a related construction field
Working knowledge of project plans, specifications, construction industry standards, and building codes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and project management/estimating software
Advanced mathematical skills; ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical scenarios
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, specifications, and building plans
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present information professionally to clients, management, and trade partners
Ability to solve practical problems and work with multiple variables in situations with limited standardization
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet established deadlines
Valid driver's license and insurable driving record required
Must be able to pass reference check and background screening.

Preferred

Experience estimating multi-unit residential and restoration projects, construction, roofing, or building services industries
Salesforce or similar CRM system experience
Estimating software certification or training
Physical Demands, Work Environment & Travel
Travel: Approximately 40–50%, driving between multiple office locations, customer sites, project locations, and vendor facilities
Frequent and sustained sitting at desk for estimate preparation, document review, and communication
Frequent standing and walking during site visits and project inspections
Frequent walking across construction sites, uneven terrain, and active jobsites
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing stairs or ladders to inspect existing conditions and evaluate project scope
Occasional lifting, carrying, and transporting of plans, documents, materials samples, and measurement tools weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to perceive and respond to safety hazards, equipment signals, and verbal direction in a high-noise jobsite environment
Occasional early-start, extended-day, or weekend schedules to accommodate client needs and project deadlines

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.