Estimator | High-End Residential GC

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000 Annually DOE

Join MatPel Builders as an Estimator and bring architectural visions to life across California, Wyoming, and Hawaii.

At MatPel Builders, we build some of the most architecturally ambitious custom homes in California and beyond. Our team is made up dedicated builders who value precision, craftsmanship, creativity, and collaboration.

About the Role

MatPel is seeking an Estimator to join our San Francisco team. Estimators are essential to how we engage with clients, architects, and trade partners. This role supports our Preconstruction team in developing accurate, transparent budgets that empower clients and design partners to make informed decisions.

The Estimator works closely with the Director of Preconstruction, fellow estimators, project managers, and field teams to ensure that every project begins with a complete and reliable cost foundation. Based full-time in our San Francisco office, this position collaborates regularly with a well-connected Preconstruction team whose other members may be remote. Strong communication and proactive coordination are central to how the team works together across offices.

Responsibilities

Estimating Projects

• Review plans and specifications to understand scope and budget priorities.
• Identify subcontractor scopes, assemble bid packages, and track responses.
• Subcontractor coordination, set site visits, maintain strong trade relationships.
• Perform takeoffs (PlanSwift), quantify project components, identify gaps or conflicts, and prepare RFIs as needed.
• Evaluate and level bids to confirm full scope coverage; assist price negotiations.
• Prepare conceptual through detailed estimates (Excel), including self-performed work.
• Support the Director of Preconstruction in cost studies, research, RFPs, early pricing efforts, and other administrative tasks.
• Document assumptions, organize backup, and develop high-level construction schedules (Smartsheet).
• Ensure all pricing is current, accurate, and consistent with contract documents and within MatPels cost templates.

Client & Architect Engagement

Qualifications

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

What We Offer

Our team is comprised of highly skilled, intelligent, and experienced professionals, and it has been growing steadily!

We offer a comprehensive and holistic benefits package to keep our team members happy and healthy :

We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, visitwww.e-verify.gov.

At MatPel Builders, you will help shape some of the most beautiful homes in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond while building a meaningful, long-term career. We look forward to hearing from you.