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Singular Builders is a young and growing company founded by two industry veterans. We construct complex, sophisticated and unusual projects. Our name is new, but our projects are familiar. Renovations, retrofits, residential, affordable housing and high-end interiors, inner urban infrastructure are the type of projects that we seek to work on. We’ve worked on some of the most complex, interesting and beautiful construction projects throughout California. We are now looking to bring together a team of people who really care about the work we do. What sets us apart isn’t just our depth of expertise and breadth of services, but how we deliver them. The way we go about problem solving, the way we staff our projects and with whom we staff our projects – that’s what makes us Singular.

Senior Estimator

Job Description

The Senior Construction Estimator plays a critical role in managing all aspects of project estimating, from conceptual budgets to detailed cost proposals. This position involves interpreting project plans and specifications, performing accurate quantity take-offs, coordinating subcontractor bidding, and preparing detailed written estimates. The Senior Estimator will lead preconstruction efforts for both competitive bids and negotiated projects, collaborating closely with owners, architects, designers, and subcontractors.

We’re seeking a seasoned professional with over ten years of experience estimating commercial construction projects and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners.

Singular Builders is a San Francisco-based construction company focused on delivering complex, design-forward, and technically demanding projects. Our work includes seismic retrofits, ground-up construction, urban infrastructure projects, and high-end commercial interiors across California and Arizona.

Founded by industry veterans, the company is quickly establishing itself as one of the fastest-growing construction startups in the Bay Area, with a strong and growing pipeline of complex, design-forward projects across multiple markets.

What sets us apart is not just the projects we take on, but how we execute them—through thoughtful problem-solving, strong team collaboration, and a commitment to quality at every level.

We are building a team of curious and caring teammates who are driven to get the job done, embrace each challenge, and pursue excellence, and who take pride in the work they deliver.

Responsibilities

Interpret and review construction, ranging from initial concept narratives to formal RFPs and complete drawing sets.
Manage and execute preconstruction processes for negotiated projects
Manage and execute competitive bids.
Develop precise and detailed estimates, RFP responses, and proposals.
Create comprehensive trade breakdowns and oversee subcontractor budgeting and bidding.
Liaise with architects and owners to address constructability concerns and ensure alignment with design intents during preconstruction.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or Civil Engineering.
A minimum of ten years of diversified estimating and construction experience.

Technical Skills:

High level of proficiency in ProEst, Bluebeam, Excel, and the MS Office Suite.
Skilled in transforming numbers into clear, actionable reports for diverse audiences.
Strong ability to read and analyze drawings and specifications.
Demonstrated adaptability in learning new software related to modeling, estimating, and scheduling.
Extensive experience preparing detailed estimates, with a solid understanding of costs and unit rates specific to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area subcontracting community.

Leadership And Communications Skills:

Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage teams effectively.
Skilled at setting clear goals, fostering collaboration, and maintaining team morale.
Strategic communication abilities, including clear and impactful messaging across various audience sizes.
Strong writing skills for professional documentation and correspondence.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Detail-oriented, with commitment to accuracy.
Strategic decision-making with sound judgment.
Advanced customer focus and ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Additional Information

Salary:

The salary range for this position is $170,000 – $210,000. Actual compensation is based on the overall skill level, experience and qualifications of the individual.

At this time, Singular Builders is not considering relocation for open positions. Candidates should be locally based or prepared to relocate independently.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin , ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave , or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

The Company will endeavor to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you need assistance to perform your job duties because of a physical or mental condition, please let Human Resources know.

This job description may be modified at any time at the sole discretion of Singular Builders.