About the job

Who We Are:

Since 1997 We have successfully served clients across California and has helped build communities as a respected full-service General Engineering Contractor. We take pride in successfully owning and managing one of the largest equipment fleets in California as well as being a vertically integrated Heavy Civil Contractor specializing in Road & Highway, Emergency Response, Railway Infrastructure, Utility Infrastructure, Alternative Energy, Airport, Environmental Remediation, and Heavy Equipment Rental.

It is by design that we are known for our expertise and quality. It's how we are built with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with an approach that puts quality and safety at the centre of everything we do, we're just built to be better.

Joining the team will provide you with a career that gives you ownership. As a 100% employee-owned company, We empowers every employee to take ownership in their future. When we say our value is in our employees, we mean it literally. Building long-term success one project at a time and by working together and owning it, we all share in our successes. Own your future by joining our team

What You'll Do

The Chief Estimator will prepare civil estimates by performing take-offs, gathering proposals, plans, specifications, and related documents. Identifies lab or, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, plans, specifications, and related documents. Computes costs by analysing labour, material, subcontractor, vendor, and time requirements. Performs pre-construction duties as needed to assist in management of site jobs including obtaining permits, project buyout, issuing subcontracts, generating schedules, and procuring site materials.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Duties include all aspects of Estimating, Project Bid Processing, Project Document Handling, Bid Proposals, Subcontracting, including:

Estimating

• Perform detailed material Take-Offs of all Civil projects; make available to subcontractors during bid time.
• Generate earthwork cut/fill reports using Agtek, or similar software.
• Obtain quotes from subcontractors for projects to prepare estimates.
• Complete review of prospective project including reading plans and specifications in detail, prepare take off and list of materials needed to construct project.
• Prepare a bid book for each project.
• Prepare detailed Estimates using Heavy Bid.
• Prepare Proposal draft including qualifications and exclusions for team review prior to sending.

Project Bid Processing

• Log incoming project bid plans.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, bid openings, etc.
• Perform initial review of project plans with team.
• Send Bid Documents to Subcontractors; Prepare and Send ITBs.
• Discuss and answer questions with Subcontractors.
• Obtain information about location of proposed project.

Project Document Handling

• Scan project plans as needed.
• Save and print plans received in Digital format.
• Maintain Project Bid Folder to include bid instructions, locality information, subcontractor quotes, etc.
• Prepare job specific bid forms as needed.

Preparing Bid Proposals

• Prepare detailed Estimates using Heavy Bid.
• Generate and distribute RFIs as needed.
• Prepare Proposal draft including qualifications and exclusions for PM/team review prior to sending.
• Send all bids/proposals.

Subcontracting

• Assist with project buyout as directed, Prepare and issue Subcontracts.
• Prepare and issue Subcontract Change Orders.

Change Order Coordination

• Assist PM throughout project with estimating and preparing change orders; solicit sub quotes as needed.
• Receive detailed explanation and start process for Change Orders.
• Assist in preparing Change order for client; obtain back up documents as needed.
• Once change order is approved by client, issue change order to subcontractors.

Additional Duties

• Travels to building sites as required.
• Develops and maintains records and documentation of production costs, performance against established standards, and other related metrics.
• Assist with obtaining submittal information/shop drawings as needed and submission to client.
• Obtains Site Permits as needed.
• Procure materials as needed on site projects at the direction.
• Actively participate in pre-construction activities.
• Generate project schedules as needed.
• Tracks and Submits information/product data/samples as requested.

What We're Looking For

Understanding Project Scope: An Estimator with an understanding of the project inside and out, to include project goals and objectives, phases & subphases, and required resources so that all of the important costs are included.

An Estimator who Pays Close Attention to Project Details: Our ideal Estimator must pay close attention to details when creating accurate estimates to ensure every possible expense is accounted for.

Clear Communication: The ability to clearly communicate is important for transparency, avoiding misunderstandings, and ultimately creating accurate estimates.

Time Management: Construction project estimators typically are balancing multiple estimating jobs at once, so being self-disciplined with your time management is important for completing estimates in a timely manner.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.
• Thorough understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
• Thorough understanding of quality building practices.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.
• Proficiency in demonstrating proposals and projects.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once.
• Knowledge of the latest building codes.
• Excellent math and engineering skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good time management skills.
• Strong knowledge of project coordination and scheduling.
• Proficiency in construction estimating techniques.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Familiarity with software such as HeavyBid and HeavyJob.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• CalTrans experience of at least ten years is required.
• Ten years of related experience required; supervisory experience preferred.

Work Schedule:

Full-time

Monday through Friday

Weekends as needed

What We Offer:

Pay: $123,000 - $182,000 per year

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

401(k) with matching

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible Spending & Health Savings accounts

Life insurance

Paid time off

Important Notes:

This position is based in Arroyo Grande, CA, and requires full-time, in-office/on-site presence. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

We are seeking qualified candidates that are available to start immediately.

We strongly prefer local candidates or those with prior plans to relocate.

Selected candidates for all positions must submit to post offer pre-employment drug/alcohol screen.

Work Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor as required.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing and working on a computer.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking and carrying objects up to 25 lbs is required.