Estimator

Pramira Inc•Brea, CA

About The Position

The Construction Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, detailed, and competitive cost estimates for a wide range of general contracting projects, including ground-up construction and tenant improvements. This role is critical to the preconstruction process, leading bid efforts, coordinating subcontractor pricing, preparing budgets, and ensuring a seamless transition to project execution. The ideal candidate has strong general contracting experience, along with working knowledge of electrical systems, EV charging infrastructure, civil work, and utility coordination. Success in this role requires strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams, including international partners.

Requirements

5+ years of construction estimating experience with a general contractor
Proven experience with: Ground-up construction and tenant improvements (TI)
Proven experience with: Full-scope, multi-trade estimating
Proven experience with: Excavation and site/civil work
Working knowledge of electrical systems and EV charging infrastructure
Experience with utility coordination (e.g., SCE, SDG&E, or similar providers)
Understanding of utility requirements, interconnection processes, and long-lead items
Experience managing the full bid lifecycle using bid platforms
Demonstrated ability to solicit subcontractor bids and assemble bid packages
Ability to produce detailed, itemized cost breakdowns
Experience developing project budgets and collaborating with finance teams
Experience supporting or leading project handoff meetings and change order processes
Strong communication skills across distributed and cross-functional teams
Proficiency with: Bluebeam
Proficiency with: PlanSwift
Proficiency with: Accubid
Proficiency with: Procore
Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and sequencing
Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, structural, and MEP drawings
Knowledge of local, state, and national building and fire/life safety codes
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

Review project drawings, specifications, and bid documents to fully understand scope across all trades
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and prepare cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment
Develop estimates for structural, civil, architectural, and MEP scopes
Coordinate with utilities to account for power requirements, service upgrades, and utility-driven scope
Manage bid invitations through platforms such as BuildingConnected and PlanHub
Solicit, track, and level subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure full scope coverage
Assemble comprehensive bid packages for internal review and client submission
Partner with Business Development to produce complete and competitive proposals
Prepare detailed cost breakdowns by trade, system, and project phase
Identify scope gaps, overlaps, and value engineering opportunities
Support budget development and cost forecasting in coordination with finance teams
Lead or support project handoff meetings with clients and internal teams
Ensure smooth transition from estimating to operations, including scope and budget alignment
Participate in post-project reviews to evaluate estimate accuracy and cost performance
Support Project Managers with change order pricing and cost analysis
Maintain and improve internal cost databases (unit pricing, square-foot benchmarks, etc.)
Collaborate with teams across multiple offices, including international teams
Develop and refine estimating tools, templates, and historical benchmarks
Attend pre-bid meetings, job walks, and client meetings as needed.
Other duties as assigned