Construction Estimator
Job in
Murrieta, Riverside County, California, 92564, USA
Listed on 2025-12-20
Listing for:
Arena Family of Companies
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-20
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Building & Residential Construction, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Estimator, Public Works and Commercial Construction
Location
:
Near Murrieta, CA – in office full time
Compensation
: $150,000 to $200,000 base salary, commensurate with experience, plus benefits
This is an in‑office Estimator position supporting public works and commercial construction projects, with a strong emphasis on K‑12 schools, higher education, and healthcare work. The role is best suited for someone coming directly from a General Contractor environment who is comfortable owning estimates from early concept through final bid and supporting the team during buyout.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare detailed conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates for public works and commercial projects
- Perform quantity takeoffs and detailed cost analysis across all major scopes
- Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and vendor bids
- Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Preconstruction leadership to ensure accurate scopes and pricing
- Review drawings and specifications for constructability, scope gaps, and risk
- Assist with value engineering, cost savings options, and alternates
- Support bid day execution and post bid reviews
- Maintain cost history, unit pricing, and benchmarking data
- Participate in buyout support and handoff to operations teams
- Current or recent experience with a General Contractor (required)
- Proven estimating experience on public works and commercial projects
- Direct experience estimating schools, education facilities, or healthcare projects (required)
- Strong understanding of public works procurement and bidding processes
- Proficiency with estimating software and takeoff tools
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, in‑office environment
- Full‑time, in‑office role based in Wildomar, CA (no remote or hybrid option)
- Collaborative preconstruction team environment with consistent workflow and backlog
- Background with a reputable General Contractor
- Comfortable estimating ground‑up and renovation projects
- Detail oriented, organized, and accountable
- Looking for a long‑term role with growth into senior estimating or preconstruction leadership
Mid‑Senior level
Employment TypeFull‑time
Job FunctionOther – Construction
Benefits- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
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