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Chief Estimator - Commercial GC
Riddle Recruitment —San Clemente, CA
- $160,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
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- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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- $200,000 - $250,000 a year
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Chief Estimator
Everforth, Cybercoders —San Francisco, CA
- $175,000 - $225,000 a year
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Bush Construction —Clovis, CA
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Principal Data Architect
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Ground Flight Dynamics Software Engineer (Level 3 or 4) - AHT
Northrop Grumman —Redondo Beach, CA
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- Overtime
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- Disability insurance
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Sr Principal SW IPT Lead/CAM
Northrop Grumman —Los Angeles, CA
- $142,200 - $213,400 a year
- Overtime
- 6 years
- Master's degree
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Principal/Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Active Secret)
Northrop Grumman —Redondo Beach, CA
- $114,000 - $213,400 a year
- Overtime
- System design
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Principal IPT Lead
Northrop Grumman —Los Angeles, CA
- $142,200 - $213,400 a year
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Staff Engineer Systems - Modernization SEI Lead
Northrop Grumman —Palmdale, CA
- $177,000 - $265,600 a year
- Overtime
- Bachelor of Science
- 8 years
- Supervising experience
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Program Chief Engineer (Onsite)
Raytheon —Goleta, CA
- $145,600 - $276,800 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- Business development
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Chief Technical Officer, Berkeley Air & Space Center (0389U) #83445
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $200,000 - $310,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Public speaking
Asst VP, Chief Information Security Officer
Scripps Health —San Diego, CA
- $0.01 - $500.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- HIPAA
- Master's degree
VP/Chief Health AI Officer (CHAIO)
University of California San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Medicine
- 5 years
Vice President, Technology & Architecture
HP —Palo Alto, CA
- $320,000 - $350,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- 11+ years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Chief Healthcare Compliance Officer, Genentech
Genentech —San Francisco, CA
- $334,985 - $413,805 a year
- Online Application
- 8 years
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
Senior Director
Visa U.S.A. Inc. —Foster City, CA
- $229,000 - $400,900 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Office
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Vice President, Technology Development and Business Operations
DocuSign —San Francisco, CA
- $266,300 - $423,475 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- 11+ years
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Vice President, Communications and Marketing
San Diego Gas & Electric —San Diego, CA
- $230,000 - $330,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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Chief Estimator - Commercial GC

Riddle Recruitment
San Clemente, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$160,000 - $200,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Construction project estimator experience
Construction subcontractor management
Bluebeam Revu
Bid evaluation
Team leadership
Construction industry experience
Task prioritization
Risk analysis
Competitive bidding
Estimating construction project budgets
Scope management
Cost estimate preparation
Conceptual design project phase
Commercial building projects
Value engineering
Construction estimating
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH | DIRECT HIRE

Commercial General Contracting & Construction Management Firm

Riddle Recruitment has partnered directly with a well-established, highly respected commercial general contractor in Southern California to find their next Chief Estimator / Preconstruction Manager. This is a confidential, direct-hire search - not a contract or agency role - and our client's name will be shared with qualified candidates as the process moves forward.

About Our Client

Our client is known throughout the region for consistency, reliability, and delivering high-quality, profitable projects on time and within budget across Healthcare, Commercial, Laboratory/Technical, Industrial, Educational, Automotive, Corporate Office, and Tenant Improvement construction.

The Opportunity

This leadership role owns the estimating and preconstruction process end-to-end; from conceptual budgeting and value engineering through final bid submission and contract award - while mentoring estimating staff, strengthening subcontractor and client relationships, and helping pursue new business. We're looking for a collaborative, hands-on leader with sharp technical skills, strong business acumen, and a passion for profitable, high-quality projects.

Key Responsibilities

Department Leadership

Lead, manage, mentor, and develop the estimating team through coaching, training, and performance feedback, with a collaborative leadership style.
Establish estimating standards, procedures, and quality-control measures; assign workload and priorities across multiple concurrent pursuits to meet critical bid deadlines.
Conduct estimate review meetings and give final approval on all estimates prior to submission.
Continuously improve estimating processes, cost databases, historical cost information, and subcontractor relationships to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.

Estimating & Preconstruction

Lead the complete estimating process - conceptual, schematic, design-development, GMP, and lump-sum estimates - reviewing drawings, specs, and contract documents to interpret scope and identify risk.
Develop comprehensive cost estimates and detailed quantity take-offs using ProEst, Bluebeam, Building Connected, Excel, and other industry-standard tools.
Develop competitive, profitable bid strategies; lead constructability reviews and value-engineering analyses to find cost savings without compromising quality.
Evaluate project risks, recommend contingencies, identify pricing opportunities, and assist with early procurement planning for long-lead materials.
Participate in pre-bid meetings and job walks; create CSI bid-package scoping documents; issue and manage RFIs to resolve plan discrepancies and scheduling issues.

Subcontractor & Client Relations

Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, owners, and consultants.
Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate proposals for the best overall value; review scopes, qualifications, and exclusions to ensure complete bid coverage and quickly diagnose errors.
Participate in client interviews, project presentations, preconstruction meetings, and industry events, clarifying project requirements, budgets, and expectations along the way.

Project Collaboration

Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, Marketing, and Executive Leadership on RFQs, RFPs, design-build, negotiated, and hard-bid pursuits.
Support post-bid buyouts and a seamless project turnover to operations, and analyze completed-project costs to sharpen future estimating accuracy.

Financial & Risk Management

Ensure all estimates align with company profitability goals; monitor market trends, labor rates, and material pricing.
Evaluate contract terms, insurance, and bonding requirements; support change-order pricing and budget updates throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and company standards.

What You Bring

Minimum 10 years of commercial construction estimating experience, including at least 5 years in a senior estimating leadership role.
Extensive experience estimating Healthcare, Commercial, Laboratory, Educational, Corporate Office, Tenant Improvement, and other commercial construction projects.
Expert knowledge of blueprint reading, specifications, quantity take-offs, constructability reviews, and commercial construction means and methods.
Advanced proficiency with ProEst, Bluebeam, Building Connected, and Microsoft Excel; experience with Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud is a plus.
Strong understanding of conceptual estimating, GMP development, negotiated work, design-build delivery, and hard-bid procurement, with a proven track record of winning bid strategies and managing multiple high-value pursuits at once.
Demonstrated success in cost control, value engineering, budgeting, pricing strategy, and risk analysis, backed by excellent negotiation, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to build lasting relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and internal teams, with exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the composure to perform under tight deadlines.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred (or equivalent industry experience).

Location & Work Arrangement

This position is based on-site in San Clemente, CA and is a full-time, in-office role.

Why This Role & About Riddle Recruitment

This is a chance to lead an experienced estimating team, shape company strategy, and help deliver landmark Healthcare, Commercial, Laboratory, and Educational projects across Southern California. Riddle Recruitment is managing this confidential search on our client's behalf and will be your point of contact throughout the process. If you're ready to lead as a Chief Estimator with a growing, respected general contractor, we'd love to hear from you - apply today to start a confidential conversation.

Pay: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you able to work on-site, full-time, in San Clemente, CA? (This is not a remote or hybrid position.)
How many years of experience do you have with GMP, design-build, negotiated work, and hard-bid estimating?
How many years have you worked for a GC, estimating all trades?

Experience:

Construction estimating: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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