Construction Estimator/Scheduler

Overwatch Construction Management

• $85K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field
  • 5-10 years of construction management, estimating, and scheduling experience
  • Experience with K-12/higher education, healthcare, and public sector projects
  • Certifications like Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) preferred
  • Proficient in estimation and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Procore

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive cost estimates and budget models for public building projects
  • Create and maintain detailed CPM schedules and monitor project progress
  • Track budget variances and review change orders with project managers
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and project risks during design and planning phases
  • Implement delay and impact mitigation strategies

Benefits

  • Health and dental insurance options
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Retirement plan options
  • Professional development support for industry certifications and training
Full Job Description
We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Construction Estimator/Scheduler with 5 to 10 years of hands-on construction management experience across schools, hospitals, and federal/public sector projects. In this hybrid dual role, you will be critical to project success-producing accurate cost estimates, building and reviewing realistic master schedules, and maintaining tight project controls from pre-construction through completion. The successful candidate is self-motivated, nimble, responsive, and inclined to work without direct supervision.

Key Responsibilities
  • Estimating & Cost Analysis: Develop comprehensive conceptual, schematic, and final estimates, quantity takeoffs, and budget models for public building projects nationwide.
  • Scheduling & Planning: Create and maintain detailed CPM schedules; analyze schedule logic, monitor progress, and develop delay/impact mitigation strategies.
  • Project Controls & Forecasting: Work alongside project managers to track budget variances, review change orders, and provide accurate earned value and schedule updates.
  • Value Engineering & Risk Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities and potential project risks early in the design and planning phases.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field (Required).
  • Experience: 5-10 years of professional construction management, estimating, and scheduling experience (Required).
  • Sector Expertise: Proven track record working on schools (K-12/higher ed), healthcare facilities, federal government and public sector buildings (Preferred).
  • Certifications (Preferred):
    • Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)
    • Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP)
  • Software Proficiency: Strong expertise with industry estimation and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Bluebeam Revu, RSMeans, Procore, or similar tools).
  • Location & Work Arrangement: Must be able to report to our Anaheim, CA office and local job sites 2-3 days per week.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary based on experience
  • Health and dental insurance options
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Retirement plan options
  • Professional development support for industry certifications and training

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