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Reporting to the Director of Preconstruction, this role owns project scoping and cost estimating from early concept through construction documents, partners directly with design teams, owners, and subcontractors, and carries projects through GMP development and subcontractor buyout. This is a client facing role requiring polished communication, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple pursuits and active preconstruction assignments at once. Success in this role depends on close teamwork and a servant leadership mindset applied to every interaction.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\nLead cost estimating from conceptual through construction document phases, scoping projects at each design milestone (SD, DD, CD) for progressive design build, lease leaseback, and CM at Risk assignments\nBreak down project scope into detailed, trade specific line items and quantities; prepare unit rate pricing and detailed cost estimates\nDevelop and maintain project cost models, budgets, and GMP proposals in coordination with the project team\nSolicit, review, level, and negotiate subcontractor and vendor bids/proposals; lead subcontractor buyout through contract award\nPartner with architects, engineers, owners, and internal project teams throughout design development to align scope, budget, and schedule\nIdentify and communicate project risks, including cost, schedule, constructability, and scope, and support development of mitigation strategies\nSupport constructability reviews and value engineering efforts to keep projects within budget\nContribute to preconstruction schedules and monitor milestones through design and procurement\nPrepare and present cost estimates, GMP packages, and preconstruction status updates to clients, design teams, and CORE leadership\nMaintain accurate, organized project files, cost databases, and estimate documentation within CORE’s standard systems (e.g., Destini, Smartsheet)\nSupport pursuit and proposal efforts, including cost narratives, comparable project data, and interview preparation\nEnsure compliance with California public contract requirements, DSA/HCAI processes, prevailing wage, and skilled and trained workforce rules\nCollaborate with preconstruction and construction operations team members, and work effectively within a close team environment\nTravel as needed, primarily within the Sacramento/Roseville region, with periodic travel to support Bay Area and rural Northern California project assignments\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nMinimum 2 years; prefer 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in construction estimating and/or preconstruction management with a general contractor, construction manager, or design build firm\nDemonstrated experience scoping and estimating projects from concept/schematic design through construction documents\nDirect experience with progressive design build, lease leaseback, and/or CM at Risk delivery, including GMP development\nExperience estimating California public sector work, including K through 12, higher education, and/or civic/municipal, strongly preferred\nProven ability to develop detailed, trade specific scope and unit rate pricing, and to solicit, review, and negotiate subcontractor bids through buyout\nStrong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting cost information to clients and design teams\nWorking knowledge of California public contract law, prevailing wage requirements, skilled and trained workforce rules, and the DSA/HCAI review process\nProficiency with standard estimating and project tools (Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Project, Excel); experience with Destini (Beck Technology) is highly desired but not required\nValid California driver’s license and the ability to travel as needed within Northern California\nBachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered\nCORE COMPETENCIES\nConfident, organized self starter with a strong work ethic and high personal accountability\nTeam oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across offices, disciplines, and project delivery teams\nSound analytical and problem solving skills; exercises good judgment under deadline pressure\nHigh attention to detail and accuracy in cost estimating, scope documentation, and correspondence\nAbility to identify and manage project risk through constructability review, scheduling awareness, and proactive problem solving\nAbility to manage multiple concurrent pursuits and active preconstruction assignments simultaneously\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT\nPrimarily an in office role based at CORE’s Roseville, CA or Emeryville, CA office; this is not a remote position\nOccasional site visits to active project sites and design meetings; may require walking active construction sites, climbing stairs/ladders, and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)\nProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer\nOccasional local and regional travel, including day trips and occasional overnight travel to support Bay Area and rural Northern California projects\nCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS\nBenefits Options include: Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life and disability insurance\nAdditional Benefits Paid time off, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, CCG Perks; Employee Assistance Program, Basic Life and Long-term disability at no charge to employee\nRetirement 401(k) retirement plan with company match options\nEquipment Company provided cell phone or monthly cell reimbursement, laptop, and all necessary hardware, software, and job related tools\nTravel Costs Gas covered for work related travel; no company vehicle is provided\nWork Arrangement Full time, in office. This position does not offer remote work.\nBonus Eligible for a discretionary year end bonus\nCORE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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