Construction Estimator / Scheduler

Construction Estimator / Scheduler

Residential & Commercial Construction

An established Southern California general contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator / Scheduler to support residential and commercial construction projects. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, labor, subcontractor coordination, estimating, and project scheduling.

This position requires someone who can review plans and specifications, prepare accurate cost estimates, develop realistic construction schedules, and help the project management team keep projects on budget and on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Review architectural, structural, civil, MEP, and consultant plans and specifications.
• Prepare detailed estimates for residential and commercial construction projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Prepare conceptual budgets, preliminary estimates, and detailed bid proposals.
• Solicit, review, and compare subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Identify missing scope, plan conflicts, constructability concerns, and potential cost risks.
• Prepare bid packages and detailed scopes of work for subcontractors.
• Develop baseline construction schedules from preconstruction through project completion.
• Create and maintain schedules using Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.
• Coordinate scheduling requirements with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Track long-lead materials, inspections, permits, procurement, and critical project milestones.
• Update project schedules based on field progress, delays, changes, and subcontractor availability.
• Assist with change-order pricing, value engineering, cost control, and project forecasting.
• Maintain organized estimating records, bid documents, subcontractor pricing, and historical cost information.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings, job walks, and project handoff meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of construction estimating experience.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing construction schedules.
• Experience with residential and commercial construction is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, building systems, and sequencing.
• Ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs and prepare detailed cost breakdowns.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project or comparable scheduling software.
• Experience with estimating or takeoff software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Procore, Buildertrend, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of subcontractor scopes, bid leveling, material pricing, and labor costs.
• Excellent organization, communication, follow-up, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and schedules simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for occasional jobsite visits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Southern California construction practices, permitting, building codes, and subcontractor markets.
• Experience with remodeling, additions, custom homes, tenant improvements, and ground-up commercial construction.
• Experience developing critical-path schedules and recovery schedules.
• Knowledge of value engineering and construction cost-control procedures.

Employment Details

• Job Type: Part Time
• Work Location: [92705]
• Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Compensation: $25–$35 Per/ Hour, depending on experience

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé along with a brief description of your construction estimating and scheduling experience. Applicants may also include examples of project types, estimated project values, software experience, and sample schedules or estimates with confidential information removed.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person