Estimator

u003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eEstimator - Heavy Civil / Earthwork / Structures / Roadwaysu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eLocation:u003c/strongu003e Offices in Orange County, Los Angeles County, and San Diego Countyu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eSalary Range:u003c/strongu003e $68,000 - $145,000 (DOE)u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eType:u003c/strongu003e Full-Timeu003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003ePosition Overviewu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eWe’re seeking a detail-driven and analytical u003cstrongu003eEstimatoru003c/strongu003e to join our Southern Region team. This role is responsible for preparing accurate, comprehensive, and timely cost estimates for u003cstrongu003eheavy civil, structures, roadways, and earthwork projectsu003c/strongu003e across both public and private sectors.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe ideal candidate has strong technical expertise in take-offs, plan reading, and bid preparation for large-scale infrastructure work — including highways, rail, underground utilities, bridges, and paving. This position requires a balance of precision, collaboration, and commercial awareness to deliver competitive bids and profitable results.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003ch4u003eu003cstrongu003eEstimating u0026Bid Developmentu003c/strongu003eu003c/h4u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eReview project specifications, drawings, geotechnical reports, and site conditions to define the scope of work.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAttend u003cstrongu003epre-bid meetingsu003c/strongu003e and coordinate proposal requirements with internal stakeholders.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrepare detailed u003cstrongu003equantity take-offsu003c/strongu003e, cost breakdowns, and pricing for all self-perform and subcontracted work.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eIdentify risk factors, evaluate contract terms, and provide recommendations to the Chief Estimator and Division Manager.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eDevelop and track u003cstrongu003eRFIsu003c/strongu003e and clarifications during the bid process.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMaintain accurate files, cost databases, and historical bid data for reference and benchmarking.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMonitor post-bid activities and assist with contract procurement and turnover.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch4u003eu003cstrongu003eCoordination u0026Technical Supportu003c/strongu003eu003c/h4u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCoordinate bid preparation efforts across project management, estimating, and administrative teams.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCollaborate with other divisions, subcontractors, and suppliers to confirm scope alignment and pricing accuracy.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrepare budgets, purchase orders, subcontracts, and assist in the development of preliminary project schedules.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSupport awarded projects through pricing change orders, value engineering, and cost tracking as required.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch4u003eu003cstrongu003eClient Relations u0026Team Leadershipu003c/strongu003eu003c/h4u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eFoster and maintain professional relationships with owners, subcontractors, and vendors.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eTake an active role in u003cstrongu003ebusiness developmentu003c/strongu003e and client communication during preconstruction and bid phases.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMentor and train u003cstrongu003eJunior Estimators or Internsu003c/strongu003e, promoting best practices and technical proficiency.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eQualificationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eBachelor’s degree in u003cstrongu003eConstruction Management, Civil Engineeringu003c/strongu003e, or related field (preferred).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMinimum u003cstrongu003e3 years of estimating experienceu003c/strongu003e in heavy civil, earthwork, structures, or roadways.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong understanding of project phasing, means and methods, and risk analysis.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProficient in reading and interpreting u003cstrongu003eplans, specifications, and geotechnical reportsu003c/strongu003e.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAdvanced computer skills, including:u003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eBid2Winu003c/strongu003e (required)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eBluebeamu003c/strongu003e, u003cstrongu003eAgteku003c/strongu003e, u003cstrongu003eSketchUpu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrimavera P6u003c/strongu003e, u003cstrongu003eSureTraku003c/strongu003e, u003cstrongu003eMS Projectu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eFamiliarity with u003cstrongu003econtract accountingu003c/strongu003e, critical path scheduling, and time-impact analysis.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eValid driver’s license required.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eCompetenciesu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAnalytical and solution-oriented thinkingu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExcellent time and project management skillsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eDetail-focused with strong mathematical aptitudeu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eClear communication and collaboration skillsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEthical and process-driven approachu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eResults and performance orientedu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eCompensation u0026Benefitsu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eBase Salary:u003c/strongu003e $68,000 - $145,000 (DOE)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eComprehensive Benefits Package:u003c/strongu003e medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e401(k) Programu003c/strongu003e with employer contributionu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePaid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidaysu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)u003c/strongu003e participationu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eRelocation assistanceu003c/strongu003e available for qualified candidatesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003e ', 'location ': 'Brea, CA ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'notspecified ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'CA247-2727131

Created: 2025-11-01