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Preconstruction Estimator
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Keycon Inc
Mountain View, CA (In Person)
$88,400 Salary, Full-Time
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Preconstruction Estimator Keycon Inc Mountain View, CA Job Details Full-time $72,800 - $104,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Estimating material requirements from blueprints Mechanical blueprint interpretation Bluebeam Revu Electrical blueprint reading Google Sheets Bluebeam Google Docs Construction cost control PlanSwift Buildertrend Analysis skills Bidding project phase Construction plans Construction budget management Continuous improvement Construction drawing review Construction industry experience Competitive bidding Estimating construction project budgets Cost estimate preparation Material cost estimating Construction Management Technical Proficiency Full Job Description About the Role Keycon is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Estimator to support our residential remodeling and design-build projects. This role is responsible for developing accurate project budgets, preparing estimates, coordinating subcontractor pricing, and collaborating with our sales, design, and production teams throughout the preconstruction process. The Preconstruction Estimator serves as a key technical and financial resource during the preconstruction phase and helps support successful project execution through accurate budgeting, constructability review, and value engineering. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of residential construction, enjoys solving complex pricing challenges, and can effectively balance accuracy, speed, and client expectations. Major Duties and Responsibilities Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed construction estimates. Review plans, specifications, and project documents to develop accurate budgets and scopes of work. Perform quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors. Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers. Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, and cost-saving opportunities. Collaborate with designers, project managers, architects, engineers, and sales staff throughout project development. Provide budgeting guidance during design and assist with value engineering recommendations. Track pricing trends, maintain estimating records, and support continuous improvement of estimating processes. Participate in project site visits as needed to verify existing conditions. Requirements 3+ years of estimating experience in residential remodeling, custom home, or design-build construction. Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings. Experience preparing construction budgets, quantity takeoffs, and subcontractor bid comparisons. Knowledge of residential construction methods, sequencing, and project delivery. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.