Senior Estimator

Posting on behalf of: US-Offsite SENIOR ESTIMATOR (LEVEL 5) REDDING As a Construction Estimator, you are the cornerstone of accurate project budgeting, delivering precise cost projections for residential and multifamily modular construction projects. You will create detailed estimates, refine internal costing models, and support contract negotiations, leveraging your expertise in hands-on construction to ensure constructability and value engineering. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for problem-solving, you'll collaborate with sales, preconstruction, and production teams to drive efficient, high-quality outcomes. WHAT YOU HAVE ALREADY ACHIEVED (Minimum Requirements): Min. 1-year bag-on construction experience in a trade within residential construction Min. 5 years cumulative experience within the construction industry Min. 2-year years work experience as an estimator Ability to confidently estimate self-perform labor, materials, subcontractors for SFR's, townhomes, midrise multifamily (Type III and V) Competency in understanding construction documents for the above project types Ability to work efficiently in Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel High attention to detail and ability to format aesthetically pleasing and convincing estimating documentation Ability to work in a structured way: set and work with deadlines, communicate clearly, work in iterative process Deep understanding of CA codes (CBC and CRC) and means and methods for the above project types. Ability to solve any constructability question through independent code research. Ability to find constructability issues in plan sets Ability to lift 50lbs without assistance WHAT SETS YOU APART (Preferred Requirements): Min. 3 year bag-on construction experience in two or more trades within residential construction Min. 10 years cumulative experience within the construction industry Min. 3 years work experience as an estimator BS in engineering, architecture, construction management or degree from a technical college or equivalent industry experience Procore estimating experience Awareness of general market pricing in CA for construction materials and labor Modular construction experience Rich competency in creating and developing estimating models WHAT YOU ARE GREAT AT (Day-to-Day Responsibilities): I. Estimating: Creating high-level and detailed estimates for factory-built scope Scope definition Factory-field scope delineation matrix Specifications and finish schedules (allowance schedule) Labor cost estimating Material cost estimating Subcontractor cost estimating Value engineering: Suggesting ideas to the client on how to get more for less (alternative materials, methods) II. Estimating Development Refining our internal estimating formulas for labor through coordination with factory team Refining material and subcontractor costing through creative material choices Refining estimating templates to save time and increase estimating throughput III. Supporting contract creation and negotiation: Create initial contract drafts based on existing templates Review and negotiate contract drafts with clients (scope adds/reductions/value engineering) IV. Design review: for constructability, optimization of factory efficiency, and value engineering Architectural SD, DD, CD Structural SD, DD, CD MEP SD, DD, CD T24 SD, DD, CD Fire Sprinkler, Fire Alarm SD, DD, CD Civil, geotechnical, and environmental YOU THRIVE ON: Working with high attention to detail while maintaining clarity on the big picture Seeing the world through formulas: You have an excel spreadsheet for your bedtime routine Self-starting: We are an entrepreneurial company where you have the ability to shape processes and help build the foundation from the ground up. Critical thinking: Understanding what a client wants to achieve based on SD sets and finding the correct spec assumptions to set the right price expectations Working fast: Prioritizing correctly to get clients what they want without wasting time on details that don't matter. Solving problems: Trying to find solutions on how to meet the client's budget needs. WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH: SALES DIRECTOR Responsible for lead generation and finding projects. Closes deals. PRECONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR Manages the client relationship, project schedule and design consultants LEVEL 4 ESTIMATOR Works alongside you, needs support on new project types VP OF OPERATIONS Only Level 5 estimator in the team, working on handing it off to you PRODUCTION TEAM For refining labor estimates. MATERIAL TEAM For refining material estimates. YOU: LEVEL 5 Estimator OUR TECHNICAL SKILL MATRIX LEVEL 3 Working independently on the complete task, needs supervisor to review work to assure consistent quality, may not recognize gaps in their own knowledge, doesn't make repeated mistakes LEVEL 4 Does not require supervisor to review work. Identifies where questions need to be asked to assure no mistakes are made and quality is ensured. Ability to identify where existing processes and standards are not applicable/limited and ability to resolve with minimal supervisor help. LEVEL 5 Ability to teach the task successfully to others, potential ability to solve all questions regarding task independently from any other individual within the organization (subject matter expert), understanding how task is completed in other organizations and other applications to improve the internal process. WHAT WE WILL ACHIEVE TOGETHER WEEKLY DELIVERABLES: ROM estimates, detailed estimates, contract prep, detailed development study, comprehensive plan reviews TYPICAL PROJECT SIZE: 30-50 residential units (SFR, townhome, multifamily, hotels) COMPENSATION AND CAREER GROWTH: Annual salary pay bands depending on experience, paid bi-weekly: $90,000 to $125,000 Opportunities for performance-based increases BENEFITS AND PERKS (available after 90-day Probationary Period): 80 hours vacation (accrued annually) 40 hours sick pay per year 5 paid holidays (New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day) Employer-subsidized medical insurance (health, dental, vision) Employer-paid Life Insurance 401(k) with up to 3.5% corporate match Exclusive employee swag Biweekly team BBQs Semiannual All-Team gatherings DISCLAIMERS: All job applications shall remain open and valid for a period of 90 days. If you intentionally falsify your application, the Company may terminate the employee. If this role aligns with your skills and passion, please send your resume and a brief paragraph explaining why you're the ideal candidate to .... A bit more about us... WHO WE ARE: OUR PURPOSE. To empower people in and impacted by the construction industry to create quality homes, strong communities, and healthy families. HOW WE WORK. On time, on-budget delivery - We promise to deliver your modular construction projects on time and within budget, reducing risks and ensuring a faster path to revenue. TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION AT EVERY STEP. From design to delivery, we provide honest, clear, and consistent updates ensuring clients are informed and confident throughout the process. CONSISTENT & RELIABLE QUALITY STANDARDS. Our weatherproof, factory-built modules ensure consistent quality and durability, minimizing the risks of traditional construction such as weather and an inconsistent workforce. A TRUE PARTNERSHIP FOCUSED ON PARTNER SUCCESS. We treat your project as our own, collaborating closely to meet your goals and celebrating milestones like setting day with our clients. OUR CORE VALUES: POSITIVE ATTITUDE. Action-oriented instead of complaining and proposing solutions instead of expressing pessimism or distrust. Bringing fun to the workplace. CLARITY & COMPASSION. Direct and straight forward communication while seeing others as a valuable human being that deserves empathy. FOCUS. Approaching work in a systematic way, creating structures that empower others, making sober and data-driven decisions. BUILD LIKE IT'S YOUR OWN. Working with purpose and serving our clients with excellence as if you would build the project for yourself. Mediocrity is not an option. ALWAYS TEACHING, ALWAYS LEARNING. Committed to consistent growth and generous knowledge sharing. SEE THE BEST, BE THE BEST. Seeing the best in every person you engage with (team members, clients, business partners). Believing in others and encouraging them daily.