Arena Family of Companies
Lead Estimator – Commercial Construction (Retail & Restaurant)
Pomona, CA Salary: $140,000 - $180,000
We’re seeking an experienced
Lead Estimator
to drive national construction programs for a fast-growing, innovation-focused organization targeting $500M+ in revenue over the next five years. This role is critical in preparing accurate, competitive estimates and leading the preconstruction process for multi-site remodels, ground-up builds, and tenant improvement (T.I.) projects across the U.S.
What You’ll Do • Prepare detailed take-offs, budgets, and bid proposals for multi-site, fast-turn projects • Build scopes of work by trade, define material needs, and set project critical paths • Source, vet, and negotiate with subcontractors to secure competitive pricing • Draft and manage contracts, purchase orders, and change orders • Collaborate with the Project Management team for smooth handoffs post-estimation • Write and manage RFIs through portals like Lucernex, ProTrack, Project Mates • Travel ~20% nationwide for site scoping, initial estimates, and occasional job walks
Must-Haves • 5+ years estimating ground-up and tenant improvement (T.I.) projects in the retail/restaurant sector • Strong proficiency with Estimator360, BuilderTrend, STACK, Procore, ProEst, or similar tools • Ability to perform full take-offs and generate accurate trade-level cost estimates • Skilled in subcontractor sourcing, negotiation, and selection • Strong Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word skills • Ability to develop critical paths and Gantt charts to support bids and schedules • Experience estimating multi-state projects, accounting for regional pricing
Nice-to-Haves • Familiarity with RFI portals like Lucernex, ProTrack, Project Mates • Experience drafting subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders • Strong communication skills to explain scope and strategy to stakeholders • Multi-regional estimating experience
Work Arrangement This is an
in-office role
based at the Pomona, CA headquarters, with occasional travel (~20%) as needed for project scoping, initial estimating, or job walks.
Compensation & Benefits • Base Salary $140-180k DOE • Medical Insurance: 50% of employee cost covered • Dental & Vision Insurance: 100% of employee cost covered • Group Term Life Insurance: $50,000 coverage, 100% covered • Long-Term Disability Insurance: 100% covered • 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% (eligible after 1 year) • Paid holidays, vacation, and 8 hours paid volunteer time • On-site gym access
Pre-Employment Check • Drug test and basic background check required
Ready to join a team delivering cutting-edge national construction projects? Apply today!
Pomona, CA Salary: $140,000 - $180,000
We’re seeking an experienced
Lead Estimator
to drive national construction programs for a fast-growing, innovation-focused organization targeting $500M+ in revenue over the next five years. This role is critical in preparing accurate, competitive estimates and leading the preconstruction process for multi-site remodels, ground-up builds, and tenant improvement (T.I.) projects across the U.S.
What You’ll Do • Prepare detailed take-offs, budgets, and bid proposals for multi-site, fast-turn projects • Build scopes of work by trade, define material needs, and set project critical paths • Source, vet, and negotiate with subcontractors to secure competitive pricing • Draft and manage contracts, purchase orders, and change orders • Collaborate with the Project Management team for smooth handoffs post-estimation • Write and manage RFIs through portals like Lucernex, ProTrack, Project Mates • Travel ~20% nationwide for site scoping, initial estimates, and occasional job walks
Must-Haves • 5+ years estimating ground-up and tenant improvement (T.I.) projects in the retail/restaurant sector • Strong proficiency with Estimator360, BuilderTrend, STACK, Procore, ProEst, or similar tools • Ability to perform full take-offs and generate accurate trade-level cost estimates • Skilled in subcontractor sourcing, negotiation, and selection • Strong Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word skills • Ability to develop critical paths and Gantt charts to support bids and schedules • Experience estimating multi-state projects, accounting for regional pricing
Nice-to-Haves • Familiarity with RFI portals like Lucernex, ProTrack, Project Mates • Experience drafting subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders • Strong communication skills to explain scope and strategy to stakeholders • Multi-regional estimating experience
Work Arrangement This is an
in-office role
based at the Pomona, CA headquarters, with occasional travel (~20%) as needed for project scoping, initial estimating, or job walks.
Compensation & Benefits • Base Salary $140-180k DOE • Medical Insurance: 50% of employee cost covered • Dental & Vision Insurance: 100% of employee cost covered • Group Term Life Insurance: $50,000 coverage, 100% covered • Long-Term Disability Insurance: 100% covered • 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% (eligible after 1 year) • Paid holidays, vacation, and 8 hours paid volunteer time • On-site gym access
Pre-Employment Check • Drug test and basic background check required
Ready to join a team delivering cutting-edge national construction projects? Apply today!