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Lead Estimator

Job in San Clemente, Orange County, California, 92674, USA
Listing for: Consolidated Contracting
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-26
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Estimator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140000 - 165000 USD Yearly USD 140000.00 165000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Aboutthe Company

We’re looking for a driven, detail oriented Lead Estimator to lead bid strategy, deliver accurate estimates, and help win high-value construction projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative, and can confidently lead teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders through the preconstruction process.

Aboutthe Role

Leadassignedbidsfromstarttofinish,ensuringstrongstrategy,thoroughcoverage,andnolast-minuteemergencies.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare accurate,competitiveestimatesacrossmultipleprojectswhilemanagingdeadlinesandpriorities
  • Reviewplans,specs,andcontractdocumentstoidentifyscope,risks,opportunities,andprojectrequirements
  • Coordinateestimators,subcontractors,andvendorstoensurecompletebidcoverage(minimum3bidspermajortrade)
  • Attendjobwalks,pre-bid meetings,andcollaboratewithprojectmanagersandsuperintendents
  • Negotiatescope,pricing,andcoveragewithsubcontractorsandvendors
  • Maintainhistoricalcostdataandcontinuouslyimprovesubcontractordatabasequality
  • Supportacultureofaccountability,urgency,andexcellencewithintheestimatingteam
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’sdegreein

    Construction

    Management,Civil Engineering,Architecture,orrelatedfieldpreferred
  • 5–7+yearsofestimatingorpreconstructionexperiencewitha

    General

    Contractor(orequivalentexperience)
Required Skills
  • Strongunderstandingofconstructiondocuments,contracts,scheduling,andcostmanagement
  • Excellent communication,negotiation,andleadershipskills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills ;experience with

    Microsoft Projector Primaveraisaplus
  • Highly organized,self-motivated,andabletoperformunderpressure
Preferred Skills
  • Youleadwithintegrity,take ownership,andknowhowtobuildstrongrelationships
  • You’reproactive,solutions-focused,andcommittedtodeliveringqualityworkwhilehelpingyourteamsucceed
Our Core Values

Integrity.

Safety.

Dedication.

Loyalty.

Community.

Family.

Growth.

Humility.

Payrangeandcompensationpackage

Thesalaryrangeis$to $165,000annually(commensuratewithexperience) andbonuspotential.

Inadditiontosalary,seethefollowing:

  • Paid Vacation–Youcanaccrueupto3weeks(120hours) ofpaidvacationtimeinayear(&accrueanadditional
    40hours,ifunused).
  • Paid Sick Leave –Whenyoustart,the Company“deposits”5days(40hours) ofpaidsicktimeintoyoursickbank.

    Itresetsto
    40hourson

    January1ofthefollowingyear.
  • Health Care Insurance –Weofferhealthinsurance,whichcoversmedical,dentalandvision.
  • 401K Plan–Weoffera
    401(k) planwithacompanymatchequalto 3% ofyoureligiblecompensationfortheyear.
  • Paid Holidays–Thereare8paidholidays–New Year’sDay,Memorial Day,Independence Day,Labor Day,Thanksgiving Day+1,and Christmas

    Day+1.
  • 24

    Hour Fitness–Youareeligibleforamembershipdiscount&other benefits.
  • Bonuses–Asthecompanyachievestheiryearlyfinancialgoals,thereisyearlybonuspotential.
  • Continuing Education –Wearehappytocoverthecostofmostcontinuingeducationcourses.
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