a growing general contractor focused on multifamily housing projects across California, is seeking a
Preconstruction / Estimator to join their team in San Diego, CA. This role will support early project planning, subcontractor pricing, bid leveling, and budget development, with a clear path toward a Preconstruction Manager role.
What You'll Do as the Preconstruction / Estimator:- Lead bid outreach by sharing plans, specs, and scope documents with subcontractors
- Gather, organize, and compare subcontractor pricing across key trades
- Identify scope gaps, exclusions, and inconsistencies before bids are finalized
- Build and maintain bid leveling sheets, cost comparisons, and pricing summaries
- Support pricing through DD, CD, GMP, and other preconstruction milestones
- Partner with project managers, leadership, and operations teams during early project planning
- Prepare clean handoffs so awarded projects move smoothly into construction
Must-Haves as the Preconstruction / Estimator:- 2-5+ years of estimating, preconstruction, or related construction experience
- Experience reading drawings, specs, and trade scopes
- Strong Excel skills and comfort organizing detailed pricing data
- Ability to compare subcontractor bids and spot missing or unclear scope
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-conscious
- Strong communication skills with subcontractors and internal teams
Nice-to-Haves as the Preconstruction / Estimator:- Multifamily construction experience
- Commercial GC experience
- Experience supporting DD, CD, and GMP pricing rounds
- Familiarity with construction management or estimating software
- Interest in growing into a Preconstruction Manager role
Our Client Offers:- Base compensation targeting approximately $110K-$130K, plus bonus, depending on experience
- A strong project pipeline across California
- High visibility with leadership and project teams
- Clear growth path into preconstruction leadership
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on project setup and delivery
