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Senior Estimator

Brea, CA, onsite, $140k to $175k

Field
Estimating and preconstruction
Location
Brea, CA
Work model
Onsite
Level
Senior
Pay
$140k to $175k

What you would own

  • Review plans, specifications, soils reports, and site conditions to define scope and assess constructability.
  • Attend pre-bid meetings and oversee DBE and good-faith effort compliance.
  • Coordinate estimating teams for bid preparation, subcontractor coverage, and cost analysis.
  • Review and approve final bid packages before submission.
  • Evaluate project risks and opportunities, prepare risk matrices, and report findings to senior leadership.
  • Oversee subcontractor bid reviews to confirm scope alignment and resolve gaps.
  • Lead bid closings and provide final pricing recommendations.
  • Support alternative delivery pursuits, including design-build, CM/GC, and progressive design-build.
  • Mentor junior estimators and drive consistency across the estimating department.
  • Partner with business development and maintain strong relationships with owners and industry partners.
  • Support post-bid handoff, change order review, and cost-to-estimate analysis.
  • Promote continuous improvement within estimating operations.

What they are looking for

  • We value people as the foundation of every successful project.
  • Our team offers a collaborative environment where experience, leadership, and initiative directly impact the success of every pursuit.

Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.

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