BCCI Construction is hiring: Construction Estimator in Mountain View

Purpose of the Role

As Senior Preconstruction Estimator (T1), your primary objective is to ensure client satisfaction by understanding and communicating the client’s vision and project objectives, managing preconstruction processes, and helping the team achieve BCCI goals in quality, service, and financial performance. You will guide the team through developing cost estimates, defining project scope, managing contractual documentation, advising on constructability, and collaborating across disciplines to meet or exceed forecasted profit goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction process from conceptual budgeting through final subcontractor and vendor agreements
• Review RFPs, participate in client interviews, and prepare responses
• Analyze drawings, specifications, reports, and regulations to develop comprehensive scopes of work
• Conduct site surveys and coordinate with engineering/testing agencies to confirm site conditions and advise on best approaches
• Oversee and/or prepare detailed estimates, conceptual budgets, and proposals, including subcontractor bid analysis
• Ensure estimates and budgets are accurate, complete, and reflective of project requirements
• Coordinate assembly and presentation of preconstruction materials to clients
• Compare competitive bids and review estimates with Project Managers and Superintendents
• Perform post-bid buyouts, prepare preliminary schedules, and assist in contract preparation
• Organize and lead transition meetings between preconstruction and operations teams to ensure clarity and alignment
• Serve as Owner/Client relationship manager for assigned projects as needed
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors
• Stay current on construction trends, methods, costs, wage rates, and regulations
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Represent BCCI professionally in all interactions and maintain accountability for project knowledge, communication, and deadlines

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent transferable experience)
• Minimum 10 years of preconstruction experience and 10 years in construction
• Strong conceptual estimating experience on mid- to large-scale commercial projects highly preferred
• Proficiency in estimating software (Timberline Estimating preferred), MS Office, MS Project, Adobe/Bluebeam, On Screen Takeoff, and Procore
• Knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, cost control, financial reporting, and contract administration
• Strong analytical, negotiation, leadership, and communication skills
• Proven success managing preconstruction processes for complex projects

Note: We value relevant and transferable skills from work history, volunteer roles, or other applicable experience—formal degrees are not the only path to success in this role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and employee stock purchase program
• Employee Assistance Program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more

EEO Statement:

• BCCI is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.