Summary
We are representing an established multifamily builder seeking a Director of Preconstruction / Senior Estimator to join its Southern California team. This position will take ownership of estimating and preconstruction for large-scale multifamily developments from early conceptual budgeting through GMP and project turnover.
The ideal candidate brings a strong multifamily estimating background and can lead budgets, subcontractor pricing, value engineering, and cost strategy while working closely with construction and project leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead preconstruction and estimating from conceptual design through GMP and project handoff
- Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and final construction estimates
- Perform and oversee quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and detailed project budgets
- Develop bid packages and scopes of work for subcontractors and vendors
- Solicit, level, and negotiate subcontractor proposals
- Lead value engineering and identify cost-saving opportunities throughout design
- Review drawings and specifications for constructability, scope gaps, and cost exposure
- Track market pricing, escalation, procurement, and overall project cost risk
- Maintain historical cost data and improve estimating standards and processes
- Partner with project leadership throughout preconstruction and transition into construction
Requirements
- 10+ years of estimating and/or preconstruction experience
- Strong multifamily construction experience required
- Podium and Type III/V construction experience strongly preferred
- Experience developing conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates
- Strong subcontractor bidding, scope development, bid leveling, and negotiation experience
- Advanced understanding of construction costs, value engineering, and constructability
- Proficiency with Bluebeam, Excel, and construction estimating software
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
