Estimator
- Pay
- $125,000 – $175,000 per year
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Listed
- Today
About the role
Compensation Range $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 Annual Salary
Job Description Summary
Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates.
Position Responsibilities and Duties
- Review project plans, requirements and specifications
- Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing
- Coordinate subcontract solicitations and jobwalks
- Determine labor and construction equipment costs
- Prepare conceptual estimates
- Meet and maintain bidding and work schedules
- Submit requisitions for purchase of materials
- Compare competitive trade bids
- Review preliminary quotes and pre-bid estimates with Project Manager Secure all bid documents (bid forms and quote letters)
- Prepare subcontractor bid list and submit drawings to subcontractors
- Participate in bid compilation on bid day
- Assist jobsite staff with estimates after bid award
- Perform post-bid buyouts (if applicable)
- Maintain good relationship with suppliers and subcontractors
- Supervise and train estimating staff (if applicable)
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements
- Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 3 years project engineering or related experience
- Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
- Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations
- Working knowledge of construction costs and principles
- Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable)
- Drafting and computer skills
Benefits
This role is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership.
Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.
From Swinerton's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 15, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Estimator posting at Swinerton states compensation of $125,000 – $175,000 per year. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Swinerton's official career site.
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