Estimator - Self-Perform

Deacon Construction, LLC • Sacramento, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Deacon is hiring a Self Perform Estimator for its Sacramento team. The position leads estimating for scopes of work performed by Deacon’s own crews across markets including commercial, multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, senior living, and tenant improvement. The estimator prepares detailed takeoffs and cost estimates by analyzing project plans and specifications, gathering vendor and supplier proposals, and accounting for labor, materials, equipment, and other expenditures. The role contributes to project planning and bidding and works closely with preconstruction, operations, and field leadership to align estimates with work that can be delivered in the field.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of construction estimating experience; self-performed scope estimating experience is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of construction means and methods, crew productivity, and labor, material, and equipment costs.
• Experience with Building Connected, SmartBid, On Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, or similar estimating and bid management software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience estimating self-performed scopes of work.
• Field experience in a trade or as a foreman.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review project requirements and prepare projects for estimating.
• Set up bids in Building Connected or SmartBid and create job folders in the Estimating drive.
• Order hard copies of plans and send them to local builders’ exchanges when needed.
• Facilitate prebid meetings.
• Solicit bids from suppliers and subcontractors as needed.
• Identify and coordinate marketing deliverables.
• Order bid bonds and builder’s risk quotes when required and confirm receipt before bid day.
• Analyze plans and specifications to determine which scopes of work to pursue, including technical requirements, potential challenges, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Create project bid forms and detailed material takeoffs reflecting project-specific requirements.
• Review drawings and specifications and note critical scope items, including gray-area scope, to minimize scope gaps.
• Perform plan-sheet takeoffs for scope quantities.
• Identify value engineering opportunities.
• Identify project-specific general conditions and general requirements.
• Use historical data and previous project estimates to benchmark and validate estimates.
• Partner with preconstruction, operations, and field leadership to ensure estimates reflect work that can be built.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentives.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and leadership training.
• Sick and vacation hours.
• Promotion-from-within culture.
• Mentorship, training, and opportunities for advancement.
• Opportunity to participate in the Deacon Charitable Foundation and give back to local communities.
• Women’s Resource Group offering mentorship, networking, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level