Estimator

Foster Lawson; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Lawson in Los Angeles is seeking an Estimator with a heavy civil background to join our project teams. The role involves supporting management, operations and estimators in reviewing plans, requirements and specifications.

The ideal candidate brings extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and engineering principles, and experience estimating heavy civils across hard bid, negotiated and conceptual work. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating within heavy civils projects.
• Ability to review plans, specs, and requirements.
• Proven track record with hard bid and negotiated work.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, requirements and specs.
• Support management and estimating staff.
• Develop and manage assigned portion of the estimate.

Skills

Estimating

Civil construction

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

We are currently seeking an Estimator with a heavy civils background in Los Angeles.

The Estimator will support and work with management, operations and estimating staff in the review of project plans, requirements and specifications. The Estimator shall have extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and engineering principles. Qualified individuals will have estimating experience within heavy civils. Must be confident working with estimating teams on projects of varying sizes, and be capable of estimating hard bid, negotiated and conceptual projects. Individual must be self-motivated, possess strong communication/interpersonal skills and be confident in his/her ability to develop and manage their assigned portion of the estimate.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work
• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexibility in career path & progression