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Senior Estimator-General ConstructionKimmel and Associates • San Francisco, CA, US
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Senior Estimator-General Construction

Senior Estimator-General Construction

Kimmel and Associates • San Francisco, CA, US
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the Company

The company is a nationally recognized general contractor known for delivering complex commercial construction projects with precision and innovation. As an employee-owned organization, they foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and long-term value creation, giving team members a direct stake in the company’s success through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

With a strong reputation in preconstruction excellence and client partnership, the firm continues to grow its footprint across diverse market sectors.

About the Position

The Senior Estimator plays a critical leadership role within the preconstruction team, responsible for developing comprehensive, accurate, and competitive cost estimates from early conceptual design through final construction documents. This individual will lead the preparation of detailed estimate packages, collaborate closely with project teams, and serve as a key advisor during design development and value engineering efforts.

This role requires both technical expertise and strategic thinking, with the ability to influence project outcomes and drive successful pursuits.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Leading the development of detailed construction estimates, including self-perform scopes
  • Preparing site management and general requirements estimates and validating with senior leadership
  • Performing quantity takeoffs, conceptual estimating, and cost analysis across all design phases
  • Monitoring design development to identify cost trends, risks, and potential overruns
  • Supporting construction scheduling and logistics planning during preconstruction
  • Conducting constructability reviews with owners and architects
  • Driving value engineering efforts and maintaining budget option logs
  • Preparing subcontractor bid packages and managing bid solicitation processes
  • Participating in client presentations, interviews, and proposal development
  • Collaborating with project executives, project managers, and subcontractors to ensure alignment

Requirements

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
  • 5–7+ years of construction estimating experience

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with estimating software such as Timberline (or similar)
  • Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera (or similar)

Core Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of unit costs and factors impacting pricing
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and negotiation abilities
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong work ethic and adaptability to flexible schedules as needed

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary ($140,000–$200,000) with annual discretionary bonus
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (PPO and HSA options with company contributions)
  • Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Untracked/unlimited vacation policy
  • Paid sick leave (accrual with annual carryover)
  • 9 paid holidays annually
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with employer match (up to 4%) and immediate vesting
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% company-funded ownership opportunity
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