Senior Estimator

QualificationsDiploma in Civil Engineering or Degree in Civil EngineeringMinimum 10 years of experience as an estimator for heavy civil construction projectsProven track record with DOT, municipal, and infrastructure projects in Southern CaliforniaStrong network of local subcontractors, suppliers, and industry contactsExperience with design-build and progressive design-build delivery methodsHigh level of proficiency at reading civil plans and specificationsAbility to work under pressure on time-critical tasks, with good time management skillsExcellent analytical skills with heavy emphasis on detailKnowledge of design-build, lumpsum and low bid project delivery methodsKnowledge of markets for typical civil construction materials, equipment and subcontractorsAbility to work independently as well as in a team environment as requiredUse initiative and communication to maintain a collaborative problem-solving approachProficient at MS Excel and other MS Office applicationsProficiency in estimating software (e.g., HCSS, HeavyBid, or similar)Direct field experience in construction of civil works, utility, concrete structures, bridges, tunnel, roads and railwaysAwareness of critical path scheduling methods and software (MS project or Primavera)Applicants must consent to this check as part of the hiring processResponsibilitiesJob Summary - Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Senior Estimator is responsible for determining construction project costs as well as preparation, review and submission of tenders based upon company and client requirements and expectationsThis role is critical to our success in delivering competitive bids and innovative solutions across both traditional and alternative delivery projectsLead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for hard bid, design-build, and progressive design-build projectsAnalyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive estimatesIdentify and engage with local subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure accurate pricing and strong partnershipsCollaborate with project managers, engineers, and business development teams to support winning proposalsParticipate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and value engineering sessionsComplete and compile quantity surveys and take-offs as necessary for cost estimatingDevelop comparatives to help analyze principal construction approaches or techniques that consider and weigh differences in cost, risk and/or scheduleCreate preliminary work schedules for bidding purposesSource materials, equipment, and subcontractors to ensure best quality services and lowest pricingPrepare bid submission packages in compliance with client’s instructionsReview tender documents for discrepancies, errors, and omissionsWhen applicable, attend bid openings and record resultsOther task as required to ensure success in delivering bidsPreparing estimates for contemplated change orders or claims for on-going projectsResponsibilities Estimation• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for hard bid, design-build, and progressive design-build projects• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive estimates• Identify and engage with local subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure accurate pricing and strong partnerships• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and business development teams to support winning proposals• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and value engineering sessions• Complete and compile quantity surveys and take-offs as necessary for cost estimating• Develop comparatives to help analyze principal construction approaches or techniques that consider and weigh differences in cost, risk and/or schedule• Create preliminary work schedules for bidding purposes• Source materials, equipment, and subcontractors to ensure best quality services and lowest pricingTender & Bids Submission• Prepare bid submission packages in compliance with client’s instructions• Review tender documents for discrepancies, errors, and omissions• When applicable, attend bid openings and record results• Other task as required to ensure success in delivering bids