Civil Estimator: Grading & Site Work for Public Projects

Vogrinc Search Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical and dental plan

Vision, life and AD&D

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holiday and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Confidential Search in East San Diego County, CA is seeking an Estimator for civil grading and site work. You’ll price earthwork, underground utilities, paving and concrete, build bids for public and private projects, and work with crews from bid through turnover.

The role requires 5+ years in civil estimating, experience with HeavyBid/B2W/PlanSwift/Excel, and strong communication. On-site in Southern California with full benefits; base salary $120,000–$150,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating experience in civil grading, earthwork, heavy civil or underground utility construction.
• Experience estimating grading, site development and horizontal civil projects, including large-scale underground utility work.
• Track record of government and public works bidding (prevailing wage, DIR), as well as private development bids.
• Proficiency with HeavyBid, B2W, Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift and advanced Excel.
• Ability to build unit costs from historical production data.
• Solid understanding of scheduling, sequencing, safety standards and permitting.
• Civil engineering or construction management background a plus; a degree is not required.
• Organized, deadline-driven and a strong communicator.
• Based in Southern California and able to commute daily to an office in East San Diego County.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs for earthwork, cut and fill, mass and fine grading, and site development
• Take off the related underground utilities (sewer, water, storm drain, gas, electric), trenching, shoring, paving and concrete
• Build cost estimates from labor, equipment and production rates, materials and subcontractor quotes
• Prepare competitive bids for public agencies, utility owners and private developers, following prevailing wage, DIR and federal/state/local procurement rules
• Solicit, evaluate and negotiate supplier and subcontractor pricing
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks and bid reviews, and submit proposals on deadline
• Work with project managers, engineers and field crews on constructability and value engineering
• Maintain unit costs and the cost database, and support project turnover and change orders

Skills

Estimating experience

Civil grading & earthwork

Public works bidding

Communication

Scheduling awareness

Education

Civil engineering background

Construction management background

Tools

HeavyBid

B2W

Bluebeam Revu

PlanSwift

Excel

Job description

Confidential Search in East San Diego County, CA is seeking an Estimator for civil grading and site work. You’ll price earthwork, underground utilities, paving and concrete, build bids for public and private projects, and work with crews from bid through turnover.

The role requires 5+ years in civil estimating, experience with HeavyBid/B2W/PlanSwift/Excel, and strong communication. On-site in Southern California with full benefits; base salary $120,000–$150,000 depending on experience.