General Construction Project Estimator

The General Construction Project Estimator is responsible for supporting preconstruction and bidding activities for public works, commercial, institutional, renovation, and general construction projects. This role develops accurate project estimates, performs detailed takeoffs, evaluates construction documents and project schedules, and prepares complete bid packages. The ideal candidate has strong experience in public works and commercial construction, including DSA-regulated school projects, and is knowledgeable in prevailing wage requirements, construction costs, and code compliance.

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates from plans, specifications, and construction documents.

• Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs by trade and cost code.

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design-development, and final bid estimates.

• Develop and account for allowances, contingencies, escalation, general conditions, supervision, and project overhead.

• Include costs for permits, testing, inspections, bonds, insurance, temporary facilities, logistics, and project closeout.

• Review wage determinations and calculate applicable prevailing wage labor costs.

• Evaluate project schedules and determine impacts on labor, equipment, supervision, and general conditions.

• Prepare complete project estimates, including overhead and recommended profit.

• Document estimate assumptions, clarifications, exclusions, and qualifications.

• Review and verify estimate accuracy prior to management review.

• Conduct occasional job site visits and inspections as required.

• Experience estimating public works, commercial, institutional, renovation, or general construction projects.

• Experience with DSA-regulated school construction, including K-12 and/or higher education projects.

• Experience with commercial construction and modular building projects.

• Strong ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and project documents.

• Knowledge of construction costs, cost codes, subcontractor pricing, and project bidding.

• Understanding of prevailing wage requirements and wage determinations.

• Strong knowledge of construction codes, industry standards, and regulatory compliance.

• OSHA 30 certification and knowledge of construction safety requirements.

• Proficiency with Procore and the ability to learn new estimating and construction technology.

• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work full-time onsite in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, with occasional travel for training and job site visits.

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.