Estimator

Job Description

Job DescriptionSenior Estimator

Location: Orange, CA
Industry: Commercial Construction / Landscaping / Hardscape
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

About the Role

Our client, a leading firm in the construction industry, is seeking a Senior Estimator to manage and oversee the end-to-end estimating process across a variety of project types. This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and strong attention to detail. The Senior Estimator plays a critical role in ensuring competitive and accurate bids that drive revenue and project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead bid preparation for a full range of projects (e.g., sub, prime, design-build)

• Review and verify bids from team members for accuracy and completeness

• Interpret plans, drawings, specifications, and project scopes

• Identify and resolve discrepancies in formulas, quantities, and pricing

• Evaluate risk factors and establish bid thresholds and strategies

• Plan bid schedules and ensure completion of internal reviews one day in advance

• Train and mentor junior estimating staff and schedulers

• Support business development efforts by collaborating on scope and pricing discussions

• Conduct pre-construction meetings with project teams

• Maintain updated knowledge of vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors

• Utilize estimating software (e.g., MEP, On-Screen Takeoff) and Microsoft Office tools

• Apply unit conversions, production rates, and mathematical formulas accurately

• Customize and scale digital drawings for takeoffs

• Ensure quality and compliance with all internal estimating standards

• Deliver 2-3 bids weekly totaling $100K-$200K in potential revenue

• Promote value engineering and cost optimization throughout the estimating process

• Maintain a high level of professionalism when coordinating with internal teams and clients

Core Competencies

• Business Acumen - Understands estimating as a revenue generator and cost control tool

• Results Orientation - Sets and meets measurable goals while focusing on outcomes

• Organizational Skills - Maintains a systematic and detail-oriented workflow

• Decision-Making - Exercises sound judgment based on thorough data evaluation

• Quality Focus - Ensures bid accuracy and continuously improves estimating practices

• Customer Service - Communicates effectively and exceeds client expectations

• Interpersonal Skills - Collaborates respectfully and supports team success

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (preferred)

• Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial construction, landscaping, and/or hardscape estimating

• Proficient in relevant software and digital takeoff tools

• Strong understanding of construction methods, pricing, and vendor/supplier relations

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Vietnamese is a plus (not required)

• Willingness to travel locally to client sites and meetings

• Must pass a background check and sign a confidentiality agreement upon hire

Company DescriptionW3Global 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.

Company Description

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.\r\n\r\nWe’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.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global 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.\r\n\r\nWe 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.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global 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.\r\n\r\nAs 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.