Estimator

Abbott Construction•San Francisco, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

BCCI, part of STO Building Group, is seeking an Estimator in San Francisco, California. The position’s primary objective is to ensure client satisfaction across assigned projects by understanding and communicating client goals, supporting on-time delivery, and meeting established budgets. The Estimator provides construction and business management direction for multiple projects, supporting quality control, profitability, contractual and documentation compliance, constructability review, team collaboration, and forecasted profit goals. The role also contributes to BCCI’s culture, mission, and values through leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Estimator supports projects through preconstruction and execution. This includes reviewing drawings and contract documents, assessing site conditions, preparing and evaluating estimates and budgets, communicating pricing and schedule information, coordinating preconstruction deliverables, reviewing project controls and documentation, and facilitating communication among clients, designers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams. The position works with Project Managers and Superintendents to help deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards and client expectations. BCCI Construction is a West Coast builder founded in 1986, with offices in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, and Orange County. The company describes its approach as relationship-focused and emphasizes a transparent process, superior service, and delivering high-quality projects at low cost and on schedule. BCCI is part of STO Building Group, whose family of companies has more than 4,000 employees in offices across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.

Requirements

Experience in conceptual estimating for midsized to large commercial building tenant improvement projects.
Four-year degree in an accredited construction- or architecture-related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or similar.
At least 7 years of experience in Project Management/Preconstruction.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction methods, engineering principles, scheduling, estimating, contract administration, and project controls.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
Demonstrated proficiency in estimating, scheduling, budgeting and cost control, financial reporting, client relationships, interpersonal communication, computer skills, written and oral communication, leadership, and organization.
Ability to apply specialized knowledge in construction management and engineering principles to coordinate and support complex commercial construction projects.
Proficiency in PC-based scheduling and spreadsheet applications, including Timberline, Procore, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

Analyze construction drawings, engineering specifications, and contract documents to identify constructability issues, assess requirements, and recommend preconstruction solutions.
Confirm site conditions through surveys and coordinate with geotechnical, structural, environmental, engineering, and testing agencies.
Assist with detailed estimates for conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction phases, and prepare preliminary construction budgets with the project team.
Ensure estimates, budgets, and general conditions are accurate and complete and reflect project scope; evaluate subcontractor proposals for scope, qualifications, financial stability, and pricing.
Provide clients with pricing packages, scope letters, schedules, and lead-time information, and communicate budget status to owners, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Coordinate preconstruction deliverables and presentation materials for owner review at each project development phase.
Prepare, review, and evaluate RFIs, submittals, and change orders using construction management, contract administration, and project controls principles.
Analyze schedules, cost reports, and productivity metrics to identify risks, recommend corrective actions, and support project execution.
Coordinate technical communication among owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams to resolve engineering and construction issues.
Review project documentation for compliance with building codes, safety regulations, contract requirements, and quality standards.
Develop and maintain working relationships with clients, design professionals, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and colleagues across BCCI departments.
Organize and lead project transition meetings between Preconstruction and Operations to transfer knowledge and clarify project scope, budget, schedule, and client expectations.
Collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents to help complete projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards and client expectations.
Generate owner contracts for review and approval by the assigned Project Executive.
Stay current on construction methods, materials, building systems, market conditions, labor rates, and industry trends.
Recommend improvements to preconstruction and project delivery processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity.
Represent BCCI professionally through project knowledge, meeting preparation, proactive communication, meeting commitments, and demonstration of company values.
Contribute to BCCI’s culture, mission, and values through collaboration, leadership, and continuous improvement.
Follow company policies, procedures, and performance standards.