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Lead Estimator
Job in
San Clemente, Orange County, California, 92674, USA
Listed on 2026-09-25
Listing for:
Consolidated Contracting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-25
Job specializations:
-
Construction
Estimator
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 RoleLeadassignedbidsfromstarttofinish,ensuringstrongstrategy,thorough coverage,andnolast-minute emergencies.
Responsibilities- Prepare accurate,competitiveestimatesacrossmultipleprojectswhilemanagingdeadlinesandpriorities
- Review plans,specs,andcontractdocumentstoidentifyscope,risks,opportunities,andprojectrequirements
- Coordinate estimators,subcontractors,andvendorstoensurecompletebidcoverage(minimum3bidspermajortrade)
- Attendjobwalks,pre-bid meetings,andcollaboratewithprojectmanagersandsuperintendents
- Negotiate scope,pricing,andcoveragewithsubcontractorsandvendors
- Maintainhistoricalcostdataandcontinuouslyimprovesubcontractordatabasequality
- Supportacultureofaccountability,urgency,andexcellencewithintheestimatingteam
- Bachelor’sdegreein
Construction
Management,Civil Engineering,Architecture,orrelatedfieldpreferred - 5–7+yearsofestimatingorpreconstructionexperiencewitha
General
Contractor(orequivalentexperience)
- Strongunderstandingofconstructiondocuments,contracts,scheduling,andcostmanagement
- Excellent communication,negotiation,andleadershipskills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills ;experience with
Microsoft Projector Primaveraisaplus - Highly organized,self-motivated,andabletoperformunderpressure
- Youleadwithintegrity,take ownership,andknowhowtobuildstrongrelationships
- You’reproactive,solutions-focused,andcommittedtodeliveringqualityworkwhilehelpingyourteamsucceed
Integrity.
Safety.
Dedication.
Loyalty.
Community.
Family.
Growth.
Humility.
Thesalaryrangeis$to $165,000annually(commensuratewithexperience) andbonuspotential.
Inadditiontosalary,seethe following:
- 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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