Senior Estimator

Cordoba Corporation • Fresno, CA

2d • $130,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Transportation Sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing cost estimates and must have strong knowledge of design and construction disciplines, including the means and methods used on the client's program and other transit infrastructure projects.
Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference
Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.
National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.
Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.
Enhancing Employee Well-Being
Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire. Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off. We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.
Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.
For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: [phone].
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Requirements

• Possesses knowledge of design and construction disciplines, including the means and methods used on the CAHSR Program and transit infrastructure projects
• Demonstrates the ability to coordinate and utilize internal and external resources to develop accurate cost estimates within a schedule-driven program environment
• Must have 15+ years of estimating experience with a minimum of 10 years in transit work with a typical project size over $1B
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Science/Management
• Ability to produce oral and written presentations to the client and other stakeholders
• Can communicate effectively with different disciplines to obtain the scope of work and other information, and manage the development of estimates
• Ability to read blueprints and generate quantities, work breakdown structure, and scope of work
• Can communicate effectively with different disciplines to obtain the scope of work and other information, and manage the development and review of schedules
• Can create an estimate plan leading to the delivery of a complete estimate complying with program requirements

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification as a cost estimator and/or engineer is preferable
• Work experience on large programs with a proven track record
• Experience in database-driven estimating software (Timberline, Heavy Bid, H C S S , Onscreen Takeoff, etc.)
• Experience with analyzing, reviewing, and estimating change orders, and good negotiation skills
• Strong work experience with MS Office applications
• Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and cost management software

Responsibilities

• Works in the development of all capital cost estimates for CAHSR from planning conceptual level to final design and construction cost estimates.
• Facilitates the development of information used to develop cost estimates with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Supports the development of the bi-annual Programmatic Business Plan capital cost estimates, Program Baselines, and Project Update Reports.
• Supports the review of Contractor estimates and claims.
• Develop policies and procedures for programmatic cost estimating
• Supervision of the junior and mid-level estimators and cost analysts
• Carries out additional responsibilities as needed

Benefits

• We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance.
• Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.
• Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.
• We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans.
• Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees