Senior Estimator - Earthwork

Tutor Perini•Sylmar, CA

14h

About The Position

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Senior Estimator specializing in earthwork for its Sylmar, California office. The role is responsible for preparing complete and accurate cost estimates for major earthwork and site development projects, including mass grading, excavation, embankment construction, site preparation, soil stabilization, haul operations, and related heavy civil infrastructure work. The estimator leads the estimating and bid process from concept through final submission, applying industry knowledge and analytical skills to ensure accurate, efficient, and competitive bids. The position requires hands-on experience bidding major infrastructure and earthwork projects. The estimator gathers plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, historical bid files, and job-cost information; coordinates quantity takeoffs with takeoff engineers and mentors assigned engineers; and travels to jobsites and pre-bid meetings as required. The role develops understanding of project-specific plans, specifications, site conditions, grading requirements, excavation limits, and construction challenges. It also solicits and documents subcontractor, trucking, equipment, and material quotes; contributes to preliminary schedules and general-conditions pricing; and evaluates labor productivity, equipment production rates, earthwork balancing, haul distances, and project requirements. The position prepares detailed estimates for mass excavation, embankment, grading, site development, erosion control, dewatering, soil improvement, and related earthwork activities. It assembles organized bid packages and estimate files, completes estimates with adequate time for senior management review, evaluates geotechnical reports, haul routes, borrow sources, disposal sites, and material quantities, and analyzes production methods, equipment spreads, and sequencing to identify risks and cost-saving opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
At least 10 years of preconstruction, estimating, and/or operations experience on heavy civil construction projects.
At least 5 years of estimating experience focused on earthwork, mass grading, excavation, embankment construction, and site development projects.
Hands-on experience bidding major infrastructure and earthwork projects.
Strong business math skills and ability to develop and understand estimates, budgets, production rates, and cost models.
Advanced knowledge of quantity takeoffs involving cut/fill analysis, earthwork balancing, haul calculations, and grading plans.
Ability to read and interpret geotechnical reports, grading plans, and civil engineering drawings.
Strong understanding of earthmoving methodologies, equipment production, construction means and methods, and market pricing.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines concurrently.
Strong computer skills, including estimating software, bid management platforms, online plan rooms, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Resourcefulness and diligence in identifying solutions and adapting to changing project requirements.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of heavy civil construction, roadway construction, site development, and infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
Experience with HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AGTEK, Trimble Business Center, On-Screen Takeoff, and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Acquire plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, historical bid files, and historical job-cost information needed to prepare detailed estimates.
Coordinate quantity takeoffs with takeoff engineers and mentor assigned engineers to support accuracy and efficiency.
Travel to jobsites and pre-bid meetings as required.
Review project plans and specifications, including site conditions, grading requirements, excavation limits, and project-specific construction challenges.
Solicit subcontractor, trucking, equipment, and material quotes as needed, and maintain documentation for bid activities.
Contribute to preliminary project schedules to determine durations and general-conditions pricing.
Evaluate labor productivity, equipment production rates, earthwork balancing, haul distances, and project requirements when preparing bids.
Prepare detailed estimates for mass excavation, embankment, grading, site development, erosion control, dewatering, soil improvement, and related earthwork activities.
Assemble bid information into organized bid packages and estimate files.
Complete estimates on time with sufficient review time for senior management.
Evaluate geotechnical reports, haul routes, borrow sources, disposal sites, and material quantities to develop earthwork pricing.
Analyze production methods, equipment spreads, and sequencing to identify risks and cost-saving opportunities.
Lead the estimating and bid process from concept through final submission.