Top 199 Estimator Jobs in Orange County Ca

Chief Estimator - Commercial GC
Riddle Recruitment —San Clemente, CA
- $160,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Estimator
Allied Public Adjusters —Newport Beach, CA
- $110,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
12d
Estimator
Pexco, LLC —Yorba Linda, CA
- $27 an hour
- PRN
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Office
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Senior/Lead Estimator - Construction
Leoforce —Irvine, CA
- $140,000 - $200,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Construction Management
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Entry-Level Estimator - Southern Pacific Region
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. —Newport Beach, CA
- $90,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Math
- Construction Management
Flooring Estimator
Kya Services, LLC —Santa Ana, CA
- $75,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Continuous improvement
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Assistant Estimator
RimePro Inc —Newport Beach, CA
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Databases
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Estimator (Night Shift)
Tesla —Irvine, CA
- $27.31 - $40.59 an hour
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Team management
- Senior level
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Auto Collision Estimator
Fix Auto —Midway City, CA
- $75,000 - $900,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Construction Estimator Public Works / Infrastructure / Education
Moalej Builders, Inc. —Irvine, CA
- $34 - $41 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
Estimating Quote Support Specialist
Rosendin —Anaheim, CA
- $70,400 - $92,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Paid jury duty
- AD&D insurance
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Jr. Estimator
A2Z Construction Services —Costa Mesa, CA
- From $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
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Drywall Estimator
Swinerton —Santa Ana, CA
- $120,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Team management
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
Division 5 Miscellaneous Metals Construction Estimator & Business Development
Pen Manufacturing —Anaheim, CA
- $70,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Construction site
- Business development
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Estimator & Project Manager
Caliber Paving —Santa Ana, CA
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Auto Body Repair Advisor / Estimator
No. 1 Collision Group —Costa Mesa, CA
- $28 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
10d
METAL FABRICATION ESTIMATOR
Mission Steel Fabrication —Montclair, CA
- Call employer
- Mid-level
- 2 years
Auto Body Estimator
Prestige Auto Collision —Mission Viejo, CA
- $45,990 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- ASE Certification
- Spanish
- Sales
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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4d
Estimator
PCL Construction Services, Inc. —Irvine, CA
- $86,000 - $121,400 a year
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Commercial Estimator
Hale Glass —Placentia, CA
- $29 - $49 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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
8 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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