Construction Estimator
TrueLine Publishing, San Diego, CA, United States
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.
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
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 xywuqvp
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
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
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.
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
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 xywuqvp
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
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.