Estimator; Commercial Construction
Job in
Oakland, Alameda County, California, 94616, USA
Listed on 2026-06-13
Listing for:
Beacon Hill
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-13
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Building & Residential Construction, Quantity Surveyor -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary: USD
135000 - USD
175000 per year
$135,000 – $175,000 base salary (depending on experience)
LocationOakland, CA – Onsite
About the RoleWe are hiring an experienced Estimator to support preconstruction and help drive winning bids across a range of construction projects. This is a hands‑on role with real impact on pricing strategy, project selection, and backlog quality. You will work closely with project managers, field teams, and subcontractors to build accurate, competitive estimates from early design through final bid.
Responsibilities- Build detailed cost estimates from conceptual through bid stage
- Review plans, specs, and site conditions to define full scope
- Perform quantity takeoffs across structural, civil, and architectural scopes
- Solicit and level subcontractor and supplier bids
- Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing
- Identify scope gaps, overlaps, and risk; apply contingencies
- Prepare scopes, clarifications, and exclusions for bid packages
- Support internal bid reviews and pricing strategy discussions
- Assist with change orders and cost impacts during construction
- Track bid results and refine pricing based on outcomes
- 7+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction, heavy civil, or related sectors
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods
- Experience managing multiple bids and deadlines
- Ability to estimate from incomplete drawings and evolving designs
- Experience soliciting and leveling subcontractor bids
- Proficiency with tools such as HCSS Heavy Bid, Sage Estimating, or On‑Screen Takeoff
- Solid knowledge of labor productivity, material pricing, and local subcontractor markets
- Experience with Design‑Build or negotiated work
- Public works or complex project experience
- AACE or ASPE certification
- Advanced MS Excel for cost modeling
- Direct impact on winning work and project pipeline
- High visibility with leadership and operations
- Opportunity to own estimates and influence decisions
- Stable project flow with a collaborative team environment
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