Estimator / Preconstruction Manager

Job overview

The Estimator / Preconstruction Manager role is hybrid and based in El Dorado Hills, CA. Compensation is not specified. RCP Construction is a commercial construction company building projects in the Greater Sacramento Region and the San Francisco Bay Area. The role develops project estimates and leads preconstruction planning so projects are positioned for successful delivery. By coordinating with clients, design teams, trade partners, and internal operations, the manager helps align scope, budget, schedule, and constructability before construction begins.

What you'll do

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and hard-bid estimates
• perform quantity takeoffs and develop pricing
• solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals
• identify cost-saving alternatives and constructability improvements
• maintain historical cost data and estimating templates
• lead preconstruction from project inception through final estimate submission
• coordinate scope, budget, schedules, phasing, logistics, design-build and design-assist processes, bid packages, procurement, and project handoffs
• support proposals and client presentations
• track market trends and apply risk mitigation strategies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

estimator

preconstruction manager

rcp construction

el dorado hills ca

hybrid

commercial construction

cost estimating

quantity takeoffs

preconstruction planning

subcontractor proposals

value engineering

project scheduling

5–8 years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer contributions toward medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) matching, paid holidays, and vacation.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree preferred, with equivalent experience accepted; requires 5–8 years of commercial construction estimating experience, including preconstruction management. Benefits include employer contributions toward medical, dental, vision, life insurance, EAP, 401(k) matching, paid holidays, and vacation.

About the employer

RCP Construction is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.