Senior Estimator

Trainor Builders is not just a company; we are a team.

We strive to be the first builder to come to mind when our clients look for a partner to execute their vision.

Our residential and commercial construction projects are based on integrity, ethics, leadership, and quality craftsmanship.

We are headquartered in Saint Helena with a focus of work in Sonoma County, Napa County, San Francisco County, Main County, and Sacramento County.

Our mission is to bring unique visions to life through an enjoyable building process.

We are pleased to have been selected to assist you during the preconstruction phase of your new home in Healdsburg, CA.

Trainor Builders takes much pride in communicating all information with our clients at the earliest stages of the project.

We are committed to these services to ensure that decisions are made in an orderly and predictable fashion.

The mission of our preconstruction team is to remove uncertainty and surprises during the evolution of the design throughout the decision-making process.

The Senior Estimator at Trainor Builders is a strategic and highly experienced preconstruction leader responsible for driving the accuracy, competitiveness, and integrity of all project cost and schedule development for complex luxury residential estate construction and high-end commercial projects in the Napa and Sonoma County markets.

This role will provide executive-level insight, cost strategy, subcontractor engagement, and detailed scope development across a diverse pipeline of complex, architecturally significant projects. Reporting to the COO, the Senior Estimator while working closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, as well as the General Superintendent while proactively interpreting full plan-sets to generate comprehensive, clear, and accurate budgets in lead-up to contract and project set-up once awarded.

As a 100% employee-owned company, the Senior Estimator plays a critical role in safeguarding the long-term financial health of the company while supporting operational excellence and client confidence.

At Trainor Builders, we take care of people and bring unique visions to life. The core of our craftsmanship is rooted in exceptional quality, commitment to integrity, and enjoyment of the building process. We value rewarding experiences for our clients, employees, partners, and the communities we serve.

• Ownership:
  Every decision reflects our responsibility as shareholders.
• Quality:
  Craftsmanship is our signature and legacy.
• Integrity:
  We communicate openly and act with honesty.
• Safety:
  Every project starts and ends with people.
• Accountability:
  We solve problems together and stand behind our work.
• Community:
  We build and develop strong relationships with clients, designers, trade partners, and the region in which we build and serve.

• Lead the full estimating lifecycle from conceptual budgeting through negotiated cost-plus, hard-bid lump sum, and competitive GMP development for high-end custom estates and commercial projects.
• Evaluate architectural, structural, civil, MEP, and specification packages to fully digest scope and identify design intent, build feasibility, and cost impacts.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Superintendent, General Superintendent, COO, and CEO to align budgets with company financial goals, project milestones, and client expectations.
• Provide cost modeling, value engineering options, budget variance analysis, and risk assessments.
• Perform comprehensive quantity take-offs using tools including Stack, Excel, and internal estimating templates.
• Develop detailed scope narratives, bid instructions, alternates, clarifications, and qualification packages using professional MS Word documentation.
• Prepare and manage project schedules during preconstruction using Microsoft Project to align sequencing, long-lead items, and critical path considerations.
• Ensure bid packages are complete, accurate, and reflect the full scope of work from ground-up construction through finish detailing.
• Maintain and expand an extensive, high-quality network of subcontractors and vendors across our regions of work –…