Civil Estimator: Grading & Site Work for Public Works

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plan options

Vision and AD&D coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Southern California is seeking an Estimator for civil grading and site work. You will price earthwork, grading, utilities and paving, building bids for public and private projects, and coordinating with project teams to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.

The role requires 5+ years in civil estimating, experience with public works bidding, and proficiency in HeavyBid, PlanSwift and Excel. On-site daily in East San Diego County with full benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in civil grading and heavy civil work.
• Experience bidding government and public works projects (prevailing wage, DIR).
• Proficiency with HeavyBid, B2W, Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift and advanced Excel.
• Based in Southern California and able to commute to East San Diego County.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs for earthwork, grading, and site development.
• Take off underground utilities, trenching, paving and concrete work.
• Build cost estimates from labor, equipment, materials and subcontractors.
• Prepare bids for public agencies, utilities and private developers with required compliance.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier pricing and subcontractor quotes.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks and bid reviews; meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers and field crews on constructability and VE.
• Maintain unit costs and cost database; support turnover and change orders.

Skills

Estimating

Bid management

Project coordination

Tools

HeavyBid

B2W

Bluebeam Revu

PlanSwift

Excel

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Southern California is seeking an Estimator for civil grading and site work. You will price earthwork, grading, utilities and paving, building bids for public and private projects, and coordinating with project teams to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.

The role requires 5+ years in civil estimating, experience with public works bidding, and proficiency in HeavyBid, PlanSwift and Excel. On-site daily in East San Diego County with full benefits.