Construction Estimator - Multifamily

Position Summary

The Construction Cost Estimator plays a key role in supporting multifamily development projects from the earliest stages of site evaluation through project completion and occupancy. This position partners closely with development, design, and construction teams to develop reliable cost projections, analyze project feasibility, maintain historical cost data, and support successful project delivery.

The Estimator is involved throughout the project lifecycle, including site due diligence, conceptual budgeting, design development, value engineering, procurement, bidding, and buyout. This role works both from an owner/developer perspective and in coordination with third-party general contractors to ensure projects remain financially viable, on schedule, and aligned with quality expectations.

The position reports to senior construction leadership and serves as a critical resource in developing accurate budgets, evaluating project risks, and supporting construction operations for multifamily housing developments.

Key Responsibilities

Preconstruction & Cost Planning

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and construction cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted scopes.
• Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates.
• Create preliminary budgets using limited design information and evolving project criteria.
• Forecast project costs several years in advance during early-stage development.
• Analyze site conditions, entitlement requirements, and regulatory impacts to determine cost implications.
• Assess land acquisition opportunities from a construction and development cost perspective.
• Review geotechnical reports, environmental studies, utility requirements, and agency conditions to evaluate project feasibility.

Estimating & Cost Management

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project budgets.
• Track market pricing trends and maintain current cost data for labor, materials, and subcontractor scopes.
• Identify missing scope items and ensure complete budget coverage.
• Compare estimated costs against actual project performance and document lessons learned.
• Maintain and update historical cost databases and benchmarking tools.
• Analyze value engineering opportunities and alternative construction approaches.

Design & Consultant Coordination

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants to evaluate constructability and cost impacts.
• Provide cost guidance throughout the design process.
• Participate in design review meetings and recommend cost-saving solutions.
• Assist in developing project logistics plans and budget impacts related to construction sequencing and site constraints.

Procurement & Buyout

• Prepare scopes of work, bid packages, and procurement documents.
• Conduct subcontractor outreach, bid evaluations, and scope comparisons.
• Assist with contract negotiations and project buyout activities.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor proposals for completeness and accuracy.

Scheduling & Project Controls

• Develop and maintain CPM schedules for budgeting and planning purposes.
• Assist with project timeline development and milestone tracking.
• Evaluate labor and resource requirements for multifamily construction projects.
• Support ongoing budget monitoring and cost forecasting efforts.

Construction Support

• Participate in site walks and existing-condition assessments.
• Coordinate subcontractor walkthroughs during estimating and bidding phases.
• Assist project teams with cost-related questions, RFIs, change orders, and scope clarifications.
• Monitor project performance against approved budgets and schedules.
• Support compliance with building codes, agency requirements, and approved construction documents.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Qualifications

• Experience estimating and/or building multifamily residential projects, including Type III, Type V, and Type I podium construction.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, budgeting, and cost forecasting.
• Ability to develop complete estimates from limited information and conceptual designs.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently throughout the entire estimating and bidding process.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with owners, consultants, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Ability to make informed decisions and recommendations with minimal supervision.

Technical Skills

• Quantity takeoffs and detailed estimating.
• Budget development and cost control.
• CPM scheduling and project planning.
• Value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Contract and scope development.
• Historical cost database management.
• Construction document review and analysis.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of multifamily construction experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of construction estimating experience.
• Experience preparing estimates ranging from conceptual budgets to detailed bid-level pricing.
• Working knowledge of CPM scheduling and project timeline management.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience coordinating with cities, counties, utility providers, and permitting agencies.
• Proficiency with:
  • Procore
  • Bluebeam
  • Smartsheet
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar)

Work Environment

This position combines office, field, and project site responsibilities and may require periodic travel to project locations.

Typical activities include:

• Site visits and project walkthroughs
• Working at a computer and reviewing plans and specifications
• Sitting, standing, walking, and driving between project locations
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions and active construction environments

Benefits

Annual salary: $100,000 - $132,000 (depending on experience)

BONUS Opportunities

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with company match

PTO Plan

10 Holidays and 1 floating holiday

Work with a great team culture!

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