Estimator

• Work alongside seasoned Estimators and Project Managers to learn how damage assessment projects are measured, documented, and presented
• Visit project sites to gather data
• Collaborate with team members in the local office to prepare cost estimates
• Assist with site visits to collect measurements, photos, and project details
• Support analysis of labor, materials, and timelines for project estimates
• Track costs and flag differences between projected and actual figures
• Learn to prepare professional reports and data entries in estimating tools
• Gain exposure to Xactimate and Bluebeam Revu

Paid construction damage-assessment internship with DBI Consultants

Junior Estimator – Summer 2027 Internship

Paid Junior Estimator internship assessing damaged structures for DBI Consultants, a construction consulting firm. Supporting site measurements, cost estimates, reports, and field investigations.

• Review and evaluate project plans, specifications, bid documents, and other relevant project documents.
• Calculate electrical construction costs and create accurate, competitive, and profitable bid proposals.
• Analyze projects for value engineering opportunities while considering job-specific labor and material conditions.
• Identify inconsistencies, conflicts, and other problems in bid documents.
• Identify strategies to create bid advantages.
• Anticipate potential problems and proactively devise solutions.
• Prepare RFI questions.
• Request and review material and equipment quotes from vendors and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Prepare bid documents, including scope letters, Blue Sheets, and Evaluations.
• Assist with budget pricing.
• Attend estimating, sales, and project meetings to discuss bid status and resolve issues.
• Perform job walks as needed to assess field conditions affecting construction, bids, or pre-construction designs.
• Keep management, project management, clients, general contractors, and other stakeholders updated on bid progress.
• Manage preconstruction activities during the design phase of design-build and design-assist projects.
• Assist with turnover meetings for the operations team after project award.
• Assist with project pursuits and interviews as needed.

Entry-level electrical estimator pricing commercial and industrial construction projects for Bergelectric

Electrical Estimator, Entry-Level

Electrical Estimator pricing commercial and industrial construction projects for Bergelectric, an electrical contracting company.
Preparing bids, vendor quotes, cost analyses, and preconstruction documentation for national projects.

• Educate customers on vehicle repair processes, insurance procedures, customer rights, repair techniques, safety, and value
• Complete initial estimates and write complete estimates after full disassembly and damage evaluation
• Lock final estimates
• Manage each repair throughout the process and ensure Crash Champions’ quality standards through in-process quality control
• Keep customers informed and updated on vehicle status
• Provide the best possible customer experience
• Pull and review all data procedures for/with Body Technicians
• Complete post-scanning for each vehicle in the repair process
• Pre-close final repair orders
• Handle disbursement paperwork
• Address file exceptions and ensure carrier-specific requirements are complete

Collision Estimator preparing repair estimates for Crash Champions’ U.S. collision repair centers

Collision Estimator

Collision Estimator preparing vehicle repair estimates and managing repair files for Crash Champions, a U.S. collision repair operator.
Ensuring quality control, insurance compliance, customer updates, and final repair-order completion.

• Conduct regionally-specific market research on electrical systems, including labor availability for electrical trades, commodity trends for copper, aluminum, conduit, and switchgear, equipment lead times for long-lead items (generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS, medium-voltage gear, busway), and other factors affecting costs.
• Maintain detailed records of historical project costs, including labor, materials, and equipment.
• Analyze historical data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Develop conceptual budgets for electrical scope elements based on market analysis and project scope.
• Prepare detailed estimates for labor, materials, and equipment, factoring in project complexity and location.
• Generate cost variance reports at major design milestones to track trends, inform stakeholder decisions, and identify value-engineering opportunities.
• Lead and support takeoffs using Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, LiveCount or similar tools.
• Collaborate with general contractors and trade-partners to reconcile project costs and ensure scope alignment.
• Provide support for change order forensics and perform cost reconciliation with trade-partners as needed to verify pricing accuracy.
• Conduct thorough constructability reviews focused on electrical, medium-voltage, low-voltage, communications, and fire alarm scopes to identify potential challenges and improvements in design.
• Work with project stakeholders to implement value-engineering solutions that optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in GC and trade-partner selection meetings, offering independent input on firm suitability, qualifications, and cost competitiveness.

Electrical Estimator providing expertise on electrical scopes for data center projects

Data Center Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator focused on electrical scopes for data centers. Conducting market research, budgeting, and cost estimation for mission-critical projects.

• Develop accurate and timely proposals and estimates for both private and public sector works projects from $50 to $100 million.
• Comprehend and administer a safety program.
• Create and promote environmental policies and rules compliance.
• Foster a quality culture that ensures product/service pride for workers and satisfaction for customers.
• Analyze and compile estimate data impacting cost.
• Review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions.
• Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods.
• Present estimates and participate in bid reviews with senior management.
• Communicate with owners, subcontractors, and entities to ensure competitiveness.
• Supervise, direct, and mentor estimating staff.

Senior Estimator managing proposals and estimates for multi-million dollar projects

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil

Senior Estimator involved in developing proposals and estimates for heavy civil projects ranging from $50-$100 million. Leading teams while ensuring quality and safety compliance with corporate standards.

• Educate customers on the process of vehicle repairs, insurance procedures, customer rights, repair techniques, safety, and value.
• Completes initial estimates, write complete estimates after full disassembly and damage evaluation, and lock final estimates.
• Manage each repair throughout the process and ensure Crash Champions’ quality standards by performing in-process QC.
• Keep every customer fully informed and updated on the status of their vehicle and provide the best possible experience for our customers.
• Able to pull and review all data procedures for/with Body Technicians and complete post-scanning for each vehicle in the repair process.
• Pre-close the final repair order, handle disbursement paperwork, address exceptions in the file and ensure carrier specific requirements are complete.

Collision Estimator representing Crash Champions in high-quality vehicle repair services

Collision Estimator at Crash Champions managing vehicle repairs, educating customers, and ensuring quality service throughout the process. Engaging with customers and overseeing insurance procedures.

• Review and interpret architectural drawings, project specifications, RFI's
• Generate and log RFI's and emails with GC that clarify scope of work
• Use Glazier Studio or other estimating software to conduct material takeoffs and labor analysis
• Solicit and evaluate supplier quotes to ensure competitive pricing
• Collaborate with project managers and sales team to develop winning bid strategies
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and proposals for commercial storefront, curtain wall, and glazing projects
• Track and manage multiple bids simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines
• Maintain and update estimating databases, cost histories, and bid logs

Storefront Estimator delivering competitive bids for commercial glazing projects

Storefront Estimator delivering accurate, competitive bids for commercial storefront and glazing projects. Join Lighthouse Windows Inc in a fast-paced construction environment with a passion for precision.

Storefront Estimator

Storefront Estimator delivering accurate, competitive bids for commercial storefront and glazing projects. Join Lighthouse Windows Inc, serving the Bay Area with quality craftsmanship and reliable service.

• Join customer and internal discovery calls to gather technical and logistical details required to scope and quote work accurately.
• Translate customer needs into detailed scopes of work that account for labor, materials, travel, site conditions, constraints, and risk factors.
• Create and review estimates and draft quotes using internal tools, standards, and historical performance data.
• Document assumptions, exclusions, dependencies, and risks clearly so internal teams and customers understand what is included and what is not.
• Partner with field teams and subcontracted technicians to validate execution approaches and improve estimating accuracy over time.
• Value-engineer projects by proposing alternative approaches that reduce risk, improve efficiency, and protect margin without sacrificing delivery quality.
• Support internal staff and external technicians by clarifying scope intent, job requirements, and execution expectations when needed.
• Build quoting efficiencies: improve templates, scope libraries, standard assumptions, and repeatable estimating workflows as the company scales.
• Help drive consistency across projects so delivery teams aren’t forced to 'figure it out in the field.'

Field Service Estimator focusing on project integrity and accurate scoping at a national IT provider

Field Service Estimator

Field Service Estimator managing project scoping and estimating for IT operations in a growing national firm. Collaborating with teams to ensure pricing reflects execution realities.

• Develop comprehensive cost estimates and project schedules for capital projects prior to governance approval
• Analyze project scope documents to identify cost drivers, potential risks, and resource requirements
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and apply appropriate cost factors based on project location, complexity, and market conditions
• Create multi-scenario financial models to support decision-making during the capital planning process
• Validate preliminary estimates from stakeholders and refine assumptions to ensure accuracy
• Establish and maintain standardized estimation templates and tools to ensure consistency across the capital planning portfolio
• Develop historical cost databases and benchmarks to improve estimation accuracy over time
• Perform cost-benefit analyses and value engineering recommendations during the due diligence phase
• Create project phasing strategies that align with budget cycles and operational constraints
• Document estimation methodology and maintain an audit trail of cost assumptions
• Partner with Project Managers to prepare and defend budget requests/approvals during the delivery phase
• Develop clear documentation packages that substantiate budget adjustments and change orders
• Conduct variance analyses between estimated and actual costs to continuously improve estimation accuracy
• Support the change management process by providing financial impact assessments of scope modifications
• Assist in developing contingency recommendations based on risk assessments
• Work closely with Capital Planning Managers to enhance financial components of project intake and due diligence
• Collaborate with the Global Engineering Center to incorporate technical specifications into cost estimates
• Partner with Transaction and Sustainability teams to quantify financial implications of strategic initiatives
• Provide estimation expertise during Capital Plan Governance Meetings to inform decision-making
• Serve as a financial liaison between Capital Planning and Project Delivery teams
• Identify opportunities to streamline estimation processes through technology and best practice implementation
• Develop KPIs to measure estimation accuracy and drive continuous improvement
• Lead training sessions on estimation methodologies for stakeholders across the organization
• Stay current on market conditions and industry trends that impact project costs and timelines
• Contribute to the development of estimation functionality within the AdaptiveWork Capital Planning Module

Capital Planning Estimator developing financial estimates for capital projects at JLL

PDS Estimator

Capital Planning Estimator developing accurate financial estimates and schedules for capital projects at JLL. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve project delivery and estimation accuracy.

• Educate customers on the process of vehicle repairs, insurance procedures, customer rights, repair techniques, safety, and value.
• Completes initial estimates, write complete estimates after full disassembly and damage evaluation, and lock final estimates.
• Manage each repair throughout the process and ensure Crash Champions’ quality standards by performing in-process QC.
• Keep every customer fully informed and updated on the status of their vehicle and provide the best possible experience for our customers.
• Able to pull and review all data procedures for/with Body Technicians and complete post-scanning for each vehicle in the repair process.
• Pre-close the final repair order, Handle disbursement paperwork, address exceptions in the file and ensure carrier specific requirements are complete.

Collision Estimator providing estimates and managing repairs for Crash Champions

Collision Estimator providing customer service and managing vehicle repairs for Crash Champions. Responsible for assessing damages and ensuring quality standards throughout the repair process.

• Responsible for the communication and coordination of information that will ultimately lead to an estimate and drafting of a quote.
• Maintains customer database by inputting customer profiles and updates, by inputting quotes/bids and contact information, preparing and distributing monthly follow up reports.
• Updates manager by consolidating, analyzing, and forwarding daily bid requests.
• Contact regional sales managers to resolve any omissions in the quote request, such as missing specifications, details, contact information.
• Set up spread sheets of quotes as directed and concerning the product line.
• Identify any line item details that the sales manager can analyze for pricing concerns.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, internal or approved industry training. Including attendance of forums at Krieger’s corporate office.
• Accomplishes department and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Obtain and maintain a thorough knowledge of Krieger’s sales methods and procedures, general product knowledge and product characteristics, general and technical specifications of products for sales usage, estimating procedures, and file management.
• You will be required to create and develop goals for your specific job function that will support our organizational goals.
• You must engage, and complete assignments as directed, skill set and work scope by your salesman and the leadership.
• Any other duties as assigned by your manager.

Estimator creating and drafting quotes for a leading manufacturer of doors and windows

Estimator creating and drafting quotes for Krieger Specialty Products, a leading manufacturer of special purpose doors and windows. Collaborating with regional sales managers and maintaining customer database information.

• Educate customers on the process of vehicle repairs, insurance procedures, customer rights, repair techniques, safety, and value.
• Completes initial estimates, write complete estimates after full disassembly and damage evaluation, and lock final estimates
• Manage each repair throughout the process and ensure Crash Champions’ quality standards by performing in-process QC.
• Keep every customer fully informed and updated on the status of their vehicle and provide the best possible experience for our customers.
• Able to pull and review all data procedures for/with Body Technicians and complete post-scanning for each vehicle in the repair process
• Pre-close the final repair order, Handle disbursement paperwork, address exceptions in the file and ensure carrier specific requirements are complete

Collision Estimator managing vehicle repair estimates and customer updates

Collision Estimator handling vehicle repair processes, insurance procedures, and customer communication. Educating clients and ensuring the quality of repairs at Crash Champions locations.

• Identify, evaluate, and track potential bidding opportunities
• Review and analyze Request for Proposal (RFP) packages
• Prepare complete cost estimates including quantity takeoffs, labor, materials, equipment, tools/consumables, transportation, and temporary living arrangements
• Solicit, evaluate, and analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes for integration into project estimates
• Conduct site visits to verify scope, drawings, and logistical considerations
• Lead turnover meetings with Project Managers for successful bids
• Support Project Management in pricing change orders and additional work
• Maintain estimating software and cost history databases

Project Estimator managing cost estimates for construction projects in the US.

Project Estimator

Project Estimator responsible for identifying bidding opportunities and managing preconstruction estimating activities. Collaborating with project managers to align cost models with project requirements in construction projects.

Collision Estimator at Crash Champions managing customer repair experiences

Collision Estimator at Crash Champions educating customers on vehicle repair processes. Managing estimates and ensuring quality standards throughout the repair process.

Collision Estimator managing vehicle repairs and customer education at Crash Champions

Collision Estimator at Crash Champions managing vehicle repairs and educating customers on repair processes. Overseeing quality standards and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout repair workflow.

• Review incoming job requests including photos, videos, and descriptions and define clear, complete scopes of work
• Determine required tasks, materials, tools, and estimated time needed for each job
• Ensure scopes are specific enough to be executed without additional clarification
• Identify missing or unclear information and proactively follow up with homeowners to fill gaps
• Communicate with homeowners to clarify requests, set expectations, and prepare them for upcoming visits
• Provide clear, professional, and timely communication to homeowners throughout the pre-visit process
• Flag jobs that are out of scope, unsafe, or require licensed specialists
• Maintain consistency in scoping standards across all job types
• Balance speed and accuracy and scope jobs quickly without sacrificing quality
• Incorporate field feedback to continuously improve scoping accuracy
• Reduce job failure, rework, and scope creep through better upfront definition
• Maintain clean documentation of scopes, notes, and assumptions
• Support operations with queue management and prioritization of incoming requests
• Identify patterns in mis-scoped jobs and improve guidelines to prevent repeat issues

Remote Estimator defining handyman jobs and scoping work before execution

Estimator, Home Services

Remote Estimator responsible for assessing handyman job requests and ensuring detailed scopes for successful execution. Combining trade knowledge and communication skills for effective homeowner interactions.

• Serve your community when it needs it the most
• Communicate with clients and adjusters the scope and expectations for rebuild
• Celebrate completion of projects with homeowners
• Learn about scoping and signing construction projects
• Build and document relationships with insurance professionals
• Ensure project completes within profit range and service level agreements are hit
• Participate in local community events
• Establish relationships with business owners, insurance professionals

Restoration Estimator serving community needs for Paul Davis

Xactimate / Symbility Estimator

Restoration Estimator with Paul Davis serving community needs in Murrieta. Communicating with clients and adjusters while providing professional restoration services.

• Serve your community when it needs it the most
• Communicate with clients and adjusters the scope and expectations for rebuild
• Celebrate completion of projects with homeowners
• Learn new things daily about scoping and signing construction projects
• Get results and set proper expectations for others
• Restoration Estimators work with owners, adjusters, and Project Managers after traumatic events to clean up and repair damage to property
• Build relationships with insurance professionals and property owners

Restoration Estimator serving communities post-disaster through project management and estimating.

Xactimate/Symbility Estimator

Restoration Estimator assisting homeowners in recovery after disasters by managing restoration projects and communicating with stakeholders. Leverage Xactimate/Symbility to create accurate estimates and drive project completions.

• You support the Fleet Maintenance team by reviewing and verifying all vendor estimates
• You manage the approval or rejection of estimates and revisions to ensure accuracy
• You liaise with rental locations to provide feedback and coaching for faster approvals
• You maintain audit records of all estimates from third-party vendors and repair shops
• You receive and analyze vendor performance, providing management with reviews and recommendations
• You assist with additional duties as assigned to meet business needs

General Estimator at SIXT ensuring accurate fleet maintenance estimates

As General Estimator at SIXT, you'll manage vendor estimates for fleet maintenance. Ensure accuracy and provide valuable insights to rental locations and management teams.

Estimator jobs in California

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Junior Estimator – Summer 2027 Internship

Electrical Estimator, Entry-Level

Collision Estimator

Data Center Electrical Estimator

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil

Collision Estimator

Estimator

Storefront Estimator

Field Service Estimator

PDS Estimator

Collision Estimator

Estimator

Collision Estimator

Project Estimator

Collision Estimator

Collision Estimator

Estimator, Home Services

Xactimate / Symbility Estimator

Xactimate/Symbility Estimator

Estimator