Overview Senior Estimator in heavy civil construction leads the preparation of accurate, competitive bids for large-scale public works and private development projects. You will work closely with project managers and engineers to shape cost estimates and bid proposals, leveraging crew-based estimating and data systems. You'll interpret Caltrans specs and bidding rules to ensure compliance and identify cost risks and opportunities that influence strategy and profitability. This role offers impact by driving competitive bids and supporting project teams through technical leadership.
Compensation / Benefits- Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD/STD, 401k w/ matching) and more!
Responsibilities- Prepare detailed cost estimates for mass excavation, paving, underground utilities, and concrete structures
- Interpret Caltrans specifications and public works bidding requirements for compliance
- Lead bid preparation and proposal development with project managers and engineers
- Utilize crew-based estimating techniques and cost data systems to improve accuracy
- Provide analytical insight to management on cost trends, risks, and opportunities
Key requirements- 10+ years of experience in heavy civil estimating and project management
- Strong knowledge of excavation, paving, underground utilities, and concrete structures
- Familiarity with Caltrans specifications and public works bidding processes
- Proficiency in crew-based estimating, cost data interpretation, and efficiency improvement
- Experience with Hard Dollar estimating software and Primavera P6 scheduling tools
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
- OSHA safety certification preferred
- analytical thinking
- strong communication
- leadership and collaboration
- Hard Dollar estimating software
- Primavera P6
- crew-based estimating
