Construction Cost Estimator

Overwatch Construction Management
  • Anaheim, CA
  • Instant Apply
1 day ago

Job Description

We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Cost Construction Estimator with 5 to 10 years of hands-on construction management experience across schools, hospitals, and federal/public sector projects. In this hybrid role (2-3 days week in Anaheim, CA), you will be critical to project success—producing accurate cost estimates from pre-construction through completion. The successful candidate is self-motivated, nimble, responsive, and inclined to work without direct supervision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Estimating & Cost Analysis: Develop comprehensive conceptual, schematic, and final estimates, quantity takeoffs, and budget models for public building projects nationwide.
  • Value Engineering & Risk Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities and potential project risks early in the design and planning phases.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field (Required).
  • Experience: 5–10 years of professional construction estimating experience for a cost consulting firm, construction management firm, or general contractor (Required).
  • Sector Expertise: Proven track record working on schools (K-12/higher ed), healthcare facilities, federal government and public sector buildings (Preferred).
  • Certifications (Preferred):
    • Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)
    • Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
  • Software Proficiency: Strong expertise with industry-standard estimation software (including Bluebeam Revu or similar tools).
  • Location & Work Arrangement: Must be able to report to our Anaheim, CA office and local job sites 2–3 days per week.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary based on experience
  • Health and dental insurance options
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Retirement plan options
  • Professional development support for industry certifications and training

Numbers & Facts

LocationAnaheim, CA

Skills

  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Civil Engineeringunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Estimatesunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Cost Analysisunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cost Estimatesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Federal Governmentunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Higher Educationunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Retirement Planunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Value Engineeringunmatched

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