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Lead Estimator

Lead Estimator

Arena Family of CompaniesPomona, CA, United States
2 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

🚨 Lead Estimator – Commercial Construction (Retail & Restaurant)

📍 Pomona, CA

💰 Salary : $140,000 - $180,000

We’re seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to drive national construction programs for a fast-growing, innovation-focused organization targeting $500M+ in revenue over the next five years. This role is critical in preparing accurate, competitive estimates and leading the preconstruction process for multi-site remodels, ground-up builds, and tenant improvement (T.I.) projects across the U.S.

What You’ll Do

  • Prepare detailed take-offs, budgets, and bid proposals for multi-site, fast-turn projects
  • Build scopes of work by trade, define material needs, and set project critical paths
  • Source, vet, and negotiate with subcontractors to secure competitive pricing
  • Draft and manage contracts, purchase orders, and change orders
  • Collaborate with the Project Management team for smooth handoffs post-estimation
  • Write and manage RFIs through portals like Lucernex, ProTrack, Project Mates
  • Travel ~20% nationwide for site scoping, initial estimates, and occasional job walks

Must-Haves

  • 5+ years estimating ground-up and tenant improvement (T.I.) projects in the retail / restaurant sector
  • Strong proficiency with Estimator360, BuilderTrend, STACK, Procore, ProEst, or similar tools
  • Ability to perform full take-offs and generate accurate trade-level cost estimates
  • Skilled in subcontractor sourcing, negotiation, and selection
  • Strong Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word skills
  • Ability to develop critical paths and Gantt charts to support bids and schedules
  • Experience estimating multi-state projects, accounting for regional pricing

    • Nice-to-Haves

  • Familiarity with RFI portals like Lucernex, ProTrack, Project Mates
  • Experience drafting subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders
  • Strong communication skills to explain scope and strategy to stakeholders
  • Multi-regional estimating experience

    • Work Arrangement

    This is an in-office role based at the Pomona, CA headquarters, with occasional travel (~20%) as needed for project scoping, initial estimating, or job walks.

    Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary $140-180k DOE
  • Medical Insurance : 50% of employee cost covered
  • Dental & Vision Insurance : 100% of employee cost covered
  • Group Term Life Insurance : $50,000 coverage, 100% covered
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance : 100% covered
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% (eligible after 1 year)
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and 8 hours paid volunteer time
  • On-site gym access

    • Pre-Employment Check

  • Drug test and basic background check required

    • Ready to join a team delivering cutting-edge national construction projects? Apply today!

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    Lead Estimator • Pomona, CA, United States