Sr. Estimator, Heavy Civil Construction

Your SmartSource • Atascadero, CA

9d • $120,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the President, the Heavy Civil Construction Estimator will be responsible for calculating the precise costs of large-scale infrastructure projects to ensure competitive and profitable bidding. The ideal candidate will prepare detailed cost breakdowns by analyzing plans; specifications; site conditions; solicit subcontractor bids; calculate labor, material, and equipment costs, to create accurate, competitive bids; ensure project profitability and alignment with company goals. Key duties involve quantity take-offs, risk analysis, value engineering and collaborating with project teams for cost control and bid strategy.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience as a Heavy Civil Estimator, with experience in bidding earthwork, wet & dry utility and concrete flatwork projects
• In-depth knowledge of heavy civil construction processes, materials and methods
• Proficiency with MS Office Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Astute time management, attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, planning, effective multi-tasking, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, follow-through and customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively alone and within a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative team environment
• Valid CA driver’s license, clean and insurable driving record and own vehicle required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline, preferred
• Experience within the private and public works sector, required
• Experience with PlanSwift software, preferred

Responsibilities

• Read, review and understand blueprints, heavy civil plans, specifications and site data for scope and requirements
• Prepare accurate, detailed estimates for all project phases, including cost projections for labor, materials, equipment, production rates, subcontractors, etc., using project plans and specifications
• Perform comprehensive measurements of project components involving earthwork, concrete and utilities, to determine material needs
• Solicit and evaluate quotes from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring full coverage of the project scope
• Review and understand contract inclusions and exclusions
• Solicit, evaluate and negotiate bids from vendors, while accurately measuring and calculating quantities of work
• Identify potential project hurdles (e.g., weather, terrain, regulations) and factor contingencies into the final estimate
• Ability to clearly explain prepared bids to management and answer questions on construction means and methods
• Conduct visits to proposed job sites, meet with prospective clients to understand civil scopes of work, access complexity and environment impacts, before final bid submission
• Identify and analyze potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Support cost management throughout the project lifecycle
• Work with engineers, project managers and executive leadership to align bids with company strategy and feasibility

Benefits

• $250 monthly stipend offered toward company health care coverage for employee only; enrollment eligibility following 60 days of employment
• 7 days (56 hours) of annual paid vacation; eligibility of which to start accruing after 90 days of employment during 1st year of employment and rising incrementally thereafter
• 5 days (40 hours) standard CA paid sick time, allotted in a lump sum after 90 days of employment and at the beginning of the calendar year
• 3 paid public holidays
• Either vehicle or mileage reimbursement provided
• Company cell phone provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level