A mission-driven construction and development organization is seeking a Sr. Construction Cost Estimator in Southern California, offering the opportunity to support large-scale multifamily and affordable housing projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that takes a true “cradle-to-grave” approach to construction, staying involved from initial site identification through post-occupancy while playing a key role in pre-construction, estimating, cost modeling, and project success.

Qualifications and responsibilities for this Sr. Construction Cost Estimator position include:

• Minimum of 2 years of Sr. Estimator or Chief Estimator experience, 5 years of multifamily or affordable housing construction experience, and 5 years of cost estimating experience.
• Experience estimating multifamily and affordable housing projects, including Type III/V and Type I podium construction.
• Develop, maintain, and refine the Historical Cost Model while maintaining current pricing records for labor and materials.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic design, design development, and construction document estimates with accurate quantity take-offs.
• Manage the pre-development budget and cost estimating process while coordinating with acquisitions, development, construction, project management, and design teams.
• Compile estimates from conceptual drawings using take-offs and historical cost models, with strong field experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Excel, Procore Financials, Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and project scheduling tools.
• Review plans, specifications, reports, and studies to identify omissions, validate accuracy, evaluate cost impacts, and support project timelines.

Salary: $100,000 - $132,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including Health & Insurance, Medical insurance (employer sponsored) — includes plans like HMO/PPO, Dental Insurance — covered by employer, Vision Insurance — included with benefits, Life Insurance & Long Term Disability (LTD) — provided as part of benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) — available to help with medical/dependent expenses, Retirement & Financial, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match (often noted as >100% in some plans), Some employees report robust retirement plan participation and employer support, Time Off & Work/Life Balance, Paid holidays — company recognized holidays, Paid vacation / PTO — accrued time off for most employees, Sick leave — employer provided, Work/life emphasis with supportive environment initiatives, Professional Growth & Support, Training opportunities — internal/external paid trainings and certifications in some roles, Education reimbursement programs — encourage continued education, Some roles offer tuition assistance and professional development (as noted by employees), Role Specific or Additional Perks, Some employees mentioned employee discounts, although details vary, Flexible schedules may be available in some positions, Some facilities may offer on site benefits (e.g., community activities) depending on role.

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CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATOR | SENIOR ESTIMATOR | CHIEF ESTIMATOR | COST ESTIMATOR | PRE-CONSTRUCTION | MULTIFAMILY CONSTRUCTION | AFFORDABLE HOUSING | TYPE III/V | TYPE I PODIUM | BLUEBEAM | PROCORE FINANCIALS | HISTORICAL COST MODEL