Senior Construction Estimator
Job Title: Senior Estimator
Location: Irvine, California
Compensation: $175,000 to $200,000
Company Overview
Tiello has partnered with an established general contractor delivering large-scale ground-up commercial and industrial construction projects throughout Southern California and the Southwest. The company is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join its preconstruction team in Irvine, California.
Role Summary
The Senior Estimator will lead estimating efforts for ground-up tilt-up commercial and industrial construction projects. This individual will manage estimates from early conceptual budgeting through GMP and final pricing while partnering with subcontractors, design teams, project executives, and operations.
The successful candidate must have direct estimating experience with a general contractor and a proven background estimating ground-up commercial or industrial projects. Tilt-up experience is strongly preferred. An exceptional candidate without direct tilt-up experience may be considered if they demonstrate a high level of initiative, drive, and ownership.
This position is based in the Irvine office five days per week. There is currently no remote or hybrid option.
Project Type
Ground-up tilt-up commercial and industrial construction, including warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, industrial parks, and other large-scale commercial or industrial buildings.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead conceptual, schematic, design-development, and GMP estimating efforts.
- Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for ground-up commercial and industrial projects.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other project documents.
- Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier bids.
- Develop value-engineering options and cost-saving recommendations.
- Identify project risks, scope gaps, and constructability concerns during preconstruction.
- Participate in design meetings and provide preconstruction guidance.
- Prepare bid packages, scope sheets, and estimate summaries for leadership review.
- Maintain historical cost data and current market-pricing information.
- Assist with budgeting, scheduling, procurement planning, and project buyout activities.
- Collaborate with operations teams to ensure a smooth project turnover.
Qualifications / Requirements
- At least 7 years of estimating experience directly with a commercial general contractor.
- Direct experience estimating ground-up commercial or industrial construction.
- Tilt-up construction experience is strongly preferred and will be prioritized.
- Candidates without direct tilt-up experience may only be considered if they demonstrate exceptional initiative, drive, ownership, and strong relevant ground-up estimating experience.
- Experience estimating warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, industrial parks, or comparable large-scale projects.
- Strong conceptual estimating, quantity takeoff, subcontractor buyout, and bid-leveling capabilities.
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods, particularly concrete, structural systems, and site work.
- Established relationships with subcontractors and trade partners throughout the Southern California market.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, BuildingConnected, Procore, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Must be able to work in the Irvine office five days per week. This role is not currently remote or hybrid.
- Candidates must have direct general-contractor estimating experience. Residential, multifamily, tenant-improvement, civil, and specialty-subcontractor-only backgrounds will not meet the requirements for this position.
Legal & EEO Language
Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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