Senior Estimator, K-12 Hard Bid

siliconbeachrecruiter.com • San Jose, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A Bay Area general contractor is hiring a Senior Estimator to price school district work. The role leads competitive public hard-bid pursuits from the initial plans through bid day and supports the project through buyout to help ensure the estimate holds up in the field. The position is direct-hire and full-time.

The role is office-based in San Jose, with job walks as needed. Candidates should be local to the Bay Area; relocation is not offered. U.S. work authorization is required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of estimating experience for a general contractor; strong mid-level estimators will also be considered.
• Hard-bid experience, including takeoff, subcontractor outreach, leveling, and bid-day assembly.
• Comfort with public bidding and procurement rules.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Excel, and takeoff and bid-management software.
• A degree in construction management or engineering, or equivalent experience.
• U.S. work authorization.
• Bay Area local candidate; relocation is not offered.

Nice To Haves

• K-12, DSA, or other public works estimating experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead public school hard-bid pursuits from invitation to submission.
• Walk job sites, attend pre-bid meetings, and review specifications, addenda, and bid forms.
• Own takeoffs and price labor, materials, equipment, subcontract scopes, and general conditions.
• Build bid packages, pursue subcontractor coverage, and level returned pricing.
• Identify scope gaps and risks early, and propose value engineering where helpful.
• Prepare the final bid number, alternates, and allowances, and submit them on time.
• Track bid results and maintain school cost history.
• Support buyout and provide a clean handoff to operations after award.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed