Lead Estimator

Lead Estimator - Commercial Construction (Retail & Restaurant) ???? Pomona, CA | ???? Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM | ?? ~20% Nationwide Travel ???? Salary: $120,000-$145,000 + Full Benefits We're seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to drive national construction programs for a fast-growing, innovation-focused organization targeting $500M+ in revenue over the next five years. This role is critical in preparing accurate, competitive estimates and leading the preconstruction process for multi-site remodels, ground-up builds, and tenant improvement (T.I.) projects across the U.S. What You'll Do Prepare detailed take-offs, budgets, and bid proposals for multi-site, fast-turn projects Build scopes of work by trade, define material needs, and set project critical paths Source, vet, and negotiate with subcontractors to secure competitive pricing Draft and manage contracts, purchase orders, and change orders Collaborate with the Project Management team for smooth handoffs post-estimation Write and manage RFIs through portals like Lucernex, ProTrack, Project Mates Travel ~20% nationwide for site scoping, initial estimates, and occasional job walks Must-Haves 5+ years estimating ground-up and tenant improvement (T.I.) projects in the retail/restaurant sector Strong proficiency with Estimator360, BuilderTrend, STACK, Procore, ProEst, or similar tools Ability to perform full take-offs and generate accurate trade-level cost estimates Skilled in subcontractor sourcing, negotiation, and selection Strong Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word skills Ability to develop critical paths and Gantt charts to support bids and schedules Experience estimating multi-state projects, accounting for regional pricing Nice-to-Haves Familiarity with RFI portals like Lucernex, ProTrack, Project Mates Experience drafting subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders Strong communication skills to explain scope and strategy to stakeholders Multi-regional estimating experience Work Arrangement This is an in-office role based at the Pomona, CA headquarters, with occasional travel (~20%) as needed for project scoping, initial estimating, or job walks. Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $120,000-$145,000 (DOE) Medical Insurance: 50% of employee cost covered Dental & Vision Insurance: 100% of employee cost covered Group Term Life Insurance: $50,000 coverage, 100% covered Long-Term Disability Insurance: 100% covered 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% (eligible after 1 year) Paid holidays, vacation, and 8 hours paid volunteer time On-site gym access Pre-Employment Check Drug test and basic background check required Ready to join a team delivering cutting-edge national construction projects? Apply today! ????