Brandon Bett
@brandonbett
Senior estimator and licensed general contractor specializing in accurate cost estimating and project delivery.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Estimator and Licensed General Contractor with over 15 years of experience across residential, commercial, hospitality, and military housing projects. I lead cost estimation, bid strategy, and subcontractor management, producing accurate take-offs and executable budgets using tools like Togal.ai, Bluebeam, and Xactimate.
My background includes managing multi-site and programmatic projects, performing due diligence inspections, negotiating insurance claims, and integrating advanced documentation technologies such as Lidar scanners, drones, and satellite imagery. I have a track record of mentoring junior staff and driving process improvements including web-based estimating and job tracking systems.
I hold General Contractor licenses in California, Arizona, and Nevada and seek opportunities where I can apply rigorous estimating, risk assessment, and project leadership to deliver projects on budget and on schedule.
Experience
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Estimator
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
Jun 2025 - Feb 2026 (8 months)
Developed detailed estimates and quantity take-offs for multi-site, programmatic, and residential construction projects using Togal.ai and Bluebeam; managed bid lifecycle and mitigated cost risks during blueprint reviews and site visits.
Lead Estimator / Project Manager
Capitol Painting & Construction / Midway Roofing LLC
Oct 2019 - Apr 2025 (5 years 6 months)
Prepared detailed blueprint-based estimates and insurance restoration estimates using Xactimate; conducted property and roof inspections, negotiated with adjusters, and led projects from solicitation through completion.
Estimate Reviewer III
Contractors Connection (Crawford & Company)
Aug 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Conducted quality assurance reviews of network contractor estimates, processed revisions, and ensured technical accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
Project Manager
Signature Specialist
Jan 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year 7 months)
Maintained and upgraded IT infrastructure and management software, trained staff on solutions ensuring HIPAA compliance, and collaborated with device manufacturers to support operations.
Senior Estimator / Superintendent
Empire Works Painting and Construction
Mar 2008 - Jan 2017 (8 years 10 months)
Completed regional painting estimates, developed a web-based estimating and job-tracking system, trained staff, and managed jobsites, materials, and crews across multiple states.
Project Coordinator / Estimator
Bett Construction Custom Homes
Jan 2000 - Jan 2008 (8 years)
Compiled and leveled subcontractor bids, coordinated subcontractor scheduling, and managed jobsites and crews for high-end luxury home projects in southern Orange County.
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