Civil Estimator – Grading & Site Work for Public Projects

Key People; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plan options

Vision, life and AD&D coverage

Aflac

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Key People in Southern California is seeking an Estimator for civil grading and site work. You will price earthwork, grading, site development, underground utilities, paving, and concrete, supporting bids for public agencies and private developers.

The role requires 5+ years in civil estimating, proficiency with HeavyBid/B2W/PlanSwift/Bluebeam, and the ability to build unit costs from historical data. Office in East San Diego County with on-site work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of 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

Civil grading

Public bidding

Excel proficiency

Communication

Organized

Time management

Tools

HeavyBid

B2W

Bluebeam Revu

PlanSwift

Advanced Excel

Job description

Key People in Southern California is seeking an Estimator for civil grading and site work. You will price earthwork, grading, site development, underground utilities, paving, and concrete, supporting bids for public agencies and private developers.

The role requires 5+ years in civil estimating, proficiency with HeavyBid/B2W/PlanSwift/Bluebeam, and the ability to build unit costs from historical data. Office in East San Diego County with on-site work.