Construction Estimator at Cesar Chavez Foundation in Los Angeles, CA | Kablio

Role

Description

cost estimating

bid management

unit costing

bid evaluation

cost database

plan analysis

Provide detailed estimates using subcontractor feedback and detailed take-offs.
Assist in the buyout process by creating a sub list and sending out for bid (with Construction Team feedback).
Work with Director of construction in creating unit costs based off our “design criteria”
Do follow ups for sub bids and putting together bid evaluations to help level bid numbers.
Maintain a log of unit costs as reference for future estimates or cost disputes during the construction process.
Collaborate across departments to align budgets with compliance and funding required
Analyze project plans, technical drawings, and bid specifications
Provide ROMs using historical data.
Create qualifications and assumptions list with estimate as a record of what was assumed at time of estimate.
Send bid evaluations to construction managers for further review and make recommendations (but Construction Manager can modify and add to bid evaluation and has the final say on subcontractor award).
Develop accurate cost estimates for restoration and infrastructure projects

Requirements

procore

autocad

gis

advanced excel

construction estimating

5+ years

5+ years of experience in estimating, construction management, or project budgeting
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field sites across California
Familiarity with nonprofit development, affordable housing, or community infrastructure
Strong use in Pro-core
Strong communication skills
Strong understanding of construction estimating
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting
Advanced Excel skills and ability to interpret technical documents
Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, and advanced Excel functions
Excellent communication and documentation skills

Benefits

Generous paid time off and holidays
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Flexible work arrangements and supportive team culture
Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$860M

Total Investment

The organization has invested over $860 million in underserved communities through various initiatives.

1.5M

Students & Listeners

Its programs and media have served over 1.5 million students and listeners across the Southwest.

$1B

Investment Goal

Aim to generate $1 billion in investment by 2025 through affordable housing projects.

Born from Cesar Chavez’s mid‑20th‑century farmworker movement, the foundation evolved into a social enterprise powerhouse.
It operates a national monument and conference center at the founder’s historic ranch in Keene, preserving that legacy.
Its Housing & Economic Development arm builds affordable housing mixed with family and senior services across the Southwest.
The Education Fund runs self‑sustaining pre‑K to 8 programs and aims to develop future leaders through its learning centers.
Chavez Media owns and operates community radio and digital stations across multiple states.
Typical projects include building affordable housing complexes, running bilingual school programs, and Fairfax cultural events.
The organization is active in six states, blending rural roots with urban impact through construction, media, and preservation.
Unusually, it merges nonprofit mission with business operations—radio stations, housing development, historic sites all under one roof.

Culture + Values

Integrity
Anything Is Possible (Sí Se Puede)
Organization
Double Bottom Line
Stewardship

Environment + Sustainability

No public net-zero target or deadline disclosed
No published environmental or sustainability goals, metrics or results available
Emphasizes stewardship as a core value, though specific programs or data not detailed

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics publicly available
No strategic goals or outcomes related to diversity, inclusion or gender representation disclosed
No measurable DEI outcomes reported

Articles

Education Contact (for prospective partners)

Cesar Chavez Foundation & Unite Us partnership

CNCS Service Impact Award for Si Se Puede Learning Centers

Role

Description

cost estimating

bid management

unit costing

bid evaluation

cost database

plan analysis

Provide detailed estimates using subcontractor feedback and detailed take-offs.
Assist in the buyout process by creating a sub list and sending out for bid (with Construction Team feedback).
Work with Director of construction in creating unit costs based off our “design criteria”
Do follow ups for sub bids and putting together bid evaluations to help level bid numbers.
Maintain a log of unit costs as reference for future estimates or cost disputes during the construction process.
Collaborate across departments to align budgets with compliance and funding required
Analyze project plans, technical drawings, and bid specifications
Provide ROMs using historical data.
Create qualifications and assumptions list with estimate as a record of what was assumed at time of estimate.
Send bid evaluations to construction managers for further review and make recommendations (but Construction Manager can modify and add to bid evaluation and has the final say on subcontractor award).
Develop accurate cost estimates for restoration and infrastructure projects

Requirements

procore

autocad

gis

advanced excel

construction estimating

5+ years

5+ years of experience in estimating, construction management, or project budgeting
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field sites across California
Familiarity with nonprofit development, affordable housing, or community infrastructure
Strong use in Pro-core
Strong communication skills
Strong understanding of construction estimating
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting
Advanced Excel skills and ability to interpret technical documents
Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, and advanced Excel functions
Excellent communication and documentation skills

Benefits

Generous paid time off and holidays
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Flexible work arrangements and supportive team culture
Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$860M

Total Investment

The organization has invested over $860 million in underserved communities through various initiatives.

1.5M

Students & Listeners

Its programs and media have served over 1.5 million students and listeners across the Southwest.

$1B

Investment Goal

Aim to generate $1 billion in investment by 2025 through affordable housing projects.

Born from Cesar Chavez’s mid‑20th‑century farmworker movement, the foundation evolved into a social enterprise powerhouse.
It operates a national monument and conference center at the founder’s historic ranch in Keene, preserving that legacy.
Its Housing & Economic Development arm builds affordable housing mixed with family and senior services across the Southwest.
The Education Fund runs self‑sustaining pre‑K to 8 programs and aims to develop future leaders through its learning centers.
Chavez Media owns and operates community radio and digital stations across multiple states.
Typical projects include building affordable housing complexes, running bilingual school programs, and Fairfax cultural events.
The organization is active in six states, blending rural roots with urban impact through construction, media, and preservation.
Unusually, it merges nonprofit mission with business operations—radio stations, housing development, historic sites all under one roof.

Culture + Values

Integrity
Anything Is Possible (Sí Se Puede)
Organization
Double Bottom Line
Stewardship

Environment + Sustainability

No public net-zero target or deadline disclosed
No published environmental or sustainability goals, metrics or results available
Emphasizes stewardship as a core value, though specific programs or data not detailed

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics publicly available
No strategic goals or outcomes related to diversity, inclusion or gender representation disclosed
No measurable DEI outcomes reported

Articles

Education Contact (for prospective partners)

Cesar Chavez Foundation & Unite Us partnership

CNCS Service Impact Award for Si Se Puede Learning Centers