Bcci Construction
Full-service West Coast commercial builder partnering with real estate, design, and construction professionals.
3 days ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Office Full-Time
Company Size
343 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
quantity take‑offs
bid solicitation
bid analysis
cost database
change‑order pricing
client meetings
In this role, the estimator will manage the full estimating process, from reviewing MEP plans and performing quantity take‑offs to soliciting subcontractor bids and maintaining cost databases. Interaction with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams ensures accurate pricing, compliance with specifications, and alignment with financial objectives.
- Review MEP plans and drawings, performing quantity take‑offs.
- Identify omitted items and incorporate them into the estimate package.
- Solicit and obtain 3‑5 subcontractor bids per trade for projects totaling $50‑150 M annually.
- Analyze bids for compliance with specifications, pricing, material quality, insurance, and labor rates.
- Prepare detailed material and labor itemized lists and compute cost factors for scheduling and vendor selection.
- Perform change‑order pricing, site visits, and bid delivery while collaborating with project teams.
- Maintain a centralized cost‑estimating database and track estimates using specialized software.
- Compare estimated versus actual project costs, recommend improvements, and identify cost‑reduction trends.
- Attend client meetings to address pricing questions and ensure client satisfaction.
Requirements
bs/ba
5+ years
excel
ms office
budgeting
communication
L.F. Driscoll, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking an MEP Estimator to support its mission‑critical operations. The estimator will develop cost estimates for a variety of projects in early development and provide updated pricing throughout the pre‑construction phase, often handling several projects at once.
The position requires a BS/BA in construction, engineering, architecture or a related field, plus at least five years of estimating or project engineering experience and strong MS Office/Excel skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement matching, paid time off, holidays, and a variety of insurance and employee assistance programs.
- BS/BA in construction, engineering, architecture, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of estimating, construction engineering, or project engineering experience.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office/Excel and budgeting/purchasing tools.
- Strong organizational, communication, and ethical standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with health‑savings accounts.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off (2–3 weeks) plus 8 paid holidays.
- Life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, and critical illness insurance.
- Pre‑tax parking/public transportation benefits.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
Founded in 1986
Company establishment year
Established in 1986, the company has grown to become a leading commercial contractor.
Revenue in High Hundreds of Millions
Annual financial performance
Consistently achieves revenues in the high hundreds of millions, reflecting strong financial health.
Region’s First WELL v1 Certified Project
Sustainability milestone
Completed the region’s first WELL v1 certified project in San Francisco, highlighting commitment to sustainability and occupant well-being.
- Began as a regional builder, it has expanded to become a full-service contractor with offices across California.
- Operates as a subsidiary of STO Building Group, leveraging global resources for international projects.
- Financially stable with a focus on sustainable growth.
- Offers comprehensive services including new construction, renovations, restorations, and tenant improvements.
- Specializes in multiple sectors such as commercial development, healthcare, and multi-unit residential.
- Showcases expertise with notable projects like hotel renovations, medical labs, and university buildings.
- Known for meticulous preconstruction planning and MEP coordination, ensuring predictability and quality.
- Recognized as a top contractor and workplace, receiving accolades from ENR and others.
- Early adopters of WELL and LEED certification.
Culture + Values
Since 1986
Year Established
The company has been privately owned since 1986, establishing a strong foundation in the construction industry.
- Expand the role of builder. To take it beyond vendor and contractor to collaborator and confidant.
- Builders of structures and interior spaces and builders of valued partnerships.
- Full‑service general contractor with integrated services and project solutions.
- Partner with real estate, design, and construction professionals in integrated, collaborative delivery.
Environment + Sustainability
75+ Projects
Sustainable Developments Completed
Delivered over 75 leading-edge, sustainable projects focusing on LEED, WELL, and Fitwel certifications.
80% Projects
Carbon Tracking Target
Aiming to track carbon for 80% of projects, exceeding the requirement of 30%.
WELL-Silver
Certified Office in 2019
South Bay office achieved WELL-Silver certification in 2019.
LEED v4 Platinum
Global Commercial Interior
Thornton Tomasetti project became the first LEED v4 Platinum commercial interior globally.
- First LEED v2009 CI Platinum in CA; first LEED v4 CI Platinum in US; first WELL Interiors in SF; first WELL Core & Shell in NorCal; first WELL Interiors in TX.
- Tracked embodied carbon accounting, indoor air-quality strategies, healthy material selection, CALGreen compliance.
- Implemented waste-diversion best practices: gypsum recycling, wood/metal separation, carpet scrap recycling; standardized diversion across sites.
- Use greywater reuse (e.g., WASHBOX) and anti-idling policies to reduce utility and fuel use.
- SF HQ WELL v1 certified in 2017; Mountain View WELL certified in 2019.
Inclusion & Diversity
- No DEI strategy or gender statistics publicly disclosed on website or LinkedIn.