Estimator
Calqulate•San Diego, CA
•$105,000•Onsite
About The Position
Hiring on behalf of an established Southern California infrastructure contractor. The employer is disclosed to candidates who move forward. The role involves estimating large-scale civil and grading work, including mass excavation, earthwork, site development, and associated paving and underground scopes. The estimator will own bids from takeoff through submission and remain involved after the job is awarded.
Requirements
- 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil, grading, or earthwork projects.
- Comfortable pricing large-scale mass grading and site development.
- Experience with digital takeoff and earthwork modeling software.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Ability to read civil plans, cross sections, and geotechnical reports.
- Public works or private development experience in Southern California.
Nice To Haves
- Scheduling software experience.
- Degree in construction management or civil engineering (equivalent field experience considered).
Responsibilities
- Read plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports to build a complete scope.
- Run earthwork take-offs and cut and fill analysis in digital takeoff software.
- Price grading, excavation, import and export, site concrete, and paving scopes.
- Solicit and level subcontractor and supplier quotes.
- Build and submit competitive bid packages on schedule.
- Walk sites and attend pre-bid meetings to identify conditions not shown on plans.
- Hand off awarded work to operations and support budgets, buyout, and change orders.
- Track bid results and actual costs to refine future pricing.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- Paid holiday
- Paid sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
