The opportunity
About this role
Greenport Construction Inc. is hiring a Construction Estimator & Drafting Specialist in San Rafael, CA, paying $53 to $70 an hour based on experience and efficiency. You will turn architectural plans, client ideas, and project scopes into accurate, construction-ready estimates, produce basic permit drawings, and coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and homeowners. At least 3 years of construction estimating experience and proficiency with drafting software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Chief Architect, or Revit are required.
Who You Are:
You bring 3+ years of construction estimating experience, ideally in high-end residential remodeling and custom construction.
You understand residential building methods, materials, and construction sequencing, and read architectural and structural plans with confidence.
You are comfortable performing material takeoffs and building budgets from labor, material, and subcontractor pricing.
You know California building codes and local permitting processes.
You work confidently in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Chief Architect, Revit, or similar software.
You are detail-oriented and organized, you spot missing information quickly, and you communicate clearly in writing and in person.
Who We Are:
Greenport Construction Inc. is a growing construction company based in San Rafael, CA.
We build residential remodels, additions, ADUs, new construction, and occasional commercial projects.
We take preconstruction seriously, so every project is thoroughly evaluated before construction begins.
What You Will Do Each Day:
Prepare detailed estimates and preliminary budgets from plans, specifications, and site measurements.
Perform material takeoffs and develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
Prepare bid packages, solicit pricing, and compare subcontractor proposals for scope gaps and exclusions.
Review drawings for inconsistencies, constructability concerns, and code compliance.
Produce floor plans, elevations, kitchen and bath layouts, and as-built drawings for permits and project execution.
Help apply for permits and join preconstruction meetings with owners, project managers, and designers.
Maintain estimates and cost databases in Buildertrend and track changes between revisions.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
Pay is $53 to $70 an hour based on experience and efficiency.
401(k) with a partial company match.
40 hours of PTO after one year, increasing to 80 hours after three years.
A key role on a growing team where your work directly shapes project success.
Next Steps:
If you take pride in accurate, dependable estimates and want to help shape a growing preconstruction team, apply today.
Meet the team
About Greenport Construction
Greenport Construction is one of the Bay Area’s most respected commercial and residential construction firms, known for delivering exceptional new builds, full-scale remodels, and signature custom millwork throughout Northern California. As the best construction company San Rafael and a recognized award winning contractor Bay Area, our reputation has been earned project by project, client by client, over more than a decade of hands-on craftsmanship.
Equal opportunity employment
We value a diverse team and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.