Project Wood Framing Estimator Job at Confidential, East Rancho Dominguez, CA

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  • Confidential
  • East Rancho Dominguez, CA

Job Description

Overview:

We are a subcontractor company seeking a skilled, experienced Wood Framing Estimator with a strong background in commercial and residential multi-unit construction projects. The ideal candidate will play a key role in pre-construction and bidding efforts. This role is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive estimates for wood framing and related scopes on commercial projects where the employer is a subcontractor .

This role requires a combination of technical expertise in estimating and strong project management capabilities to ensure successful execution from start to finish.

Position Overview – Wood Estimator

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience estimating for a trade subcontractor (wood framing, drywall, metal stud, or similar) and understands union labor, production rates, and the realities of building on active commercial job sites.

Key Responsibilities

Subcontractor-Focused Estimating

  • Prepare detailed estimates for wood framing, backing, blocking, shear walls, and related scopes , often as part of combined framing/drywall packages.
  • Develop complete subcontractor bids that comply with GC bid instructions, alternates, addenda, and clarifications .
  • Ensure all relevant scopes are captured and clearly documented, including inclusions, exclusions, Bid Strategy & Coordination.
  • Coordinate with general contractors, developers, suppliers, and internal teams throughout the bid process.
  • Issue and track RFIs related to scope gaps or drawing conflicts.
  • Participate in internal bid reviews to align on strategy, pricing assumptions, and risk profile.

Scope Development & Documentation

  • Draft transparent, trade-specific scope sheets for wood framing and related scopes.
  • Flag overlaps and gaps between wood framing, metal stud, drywall, and other trades.
  • Maintain organized estimate files, revisions, and historical cost data.

Turnover & Support to Operations

  • Participate in project handoff meetings to review scope, assumptions, and key details with Project Managers and Field Superintendents.
  • Assist with change-order pricing , budget updates, and value-engineering options as projects progress.

Required Qualifications

  • Subcontractor Experience (Required)
  • Minimum 3–5 years of estimating experience for a commercial subcontractor (wood framing, drywall, metal stud, carpentry, or closely related trade).
  • Proven track record bidding as a subcontractor to general contractors , not solely performing internal GC or owner budgeting.
  • Technical Skills & Knowledge
  • Strong understanding of wood framing systems in commercial construction (shear walls, floor/roof framing, blocking, backing, headers, etc.).
  • Familiarity with union labor environments and how wage rates, fringes, and crew makeup affect pricing.
  • Proficiency with digital takeoff/estimating tools (e.g., PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam , or similar).
  • Education & Soft Skills
  • A bachelor’s degree in construction management , Engineering, or an equivalent field of study will be considered.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal teams, GCs, and suppliers.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced subcontractor environment.

Compensation & Benefits

This employer offers a market-competitive compensation package aligned with the Los Angeles commercial construction market.

Job Tags

For contractors, For subcontractor,

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