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Lead Estimator

Job in San Clemente, Orange County, California, 92674, USA
Listing for: Consolidated Contracting
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-13
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Estimator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 165000 USD Yearly USD 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,thorough coverage,andnolast-minute emergencies.

Responsibilities
  • Prepareaccurate,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
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,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.

The Lead Estimator role at Consolidated Contracting is now open for applications in San Clemente, CA, United States.

Full responsibilities and requirements are described in the listing above.

Learn more about the Lead Estimator role in the description above.

We appreciate your interest in this position.

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