Estimator - Civil Grading

KLA Industries, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Aflac

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Holiday and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Confidential Search in East San Diego County, CA is seeking an Estimator – Civil & Utility (Public Works / Heavy Civil) to price earthwork, utilities, and paving for public and private development. This on-site, direct-hire role requires hands-on take-offs and bid preparation with the company’s own crews.

You’ll collaborate with PMs and field teams, build unit costs from historical data, and ensure bids comply with prevailing wage and DIR rules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating civil/heavy civil or underground utility work.
• Experience with public works bidding and government procurement.
• Proficient in HeavyBid, B2W, Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift and Excel.
• Strong communication and deadline discipline.

Responsibilities

• Perform take-offs for earthwork and underground utilities.
• Build cost estimates from labor, equipment, materials and productivity data.
• Prepare bids following prevailing wage, DIR and procurement rules.
• Solicit and negotiate subcontractor pricing.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks and bid reviews on time.
• Collaborate with project teams on constructability and value engineering.
• Maintain unit costs and the cost database; support turnover and changes.

Skills

Estimating experience

Civil/Heavy civil

Underground utilities

Public works bidding

Communication skills

Education

Civil engineering or construction management background

Tools

HeavyBid

B2W

Bluebeam Revu

PlanSwift

Advanced Excel

Job description

ESTIMATOR – CIVIL & UTILITY (PUBLIC WORKS / HEAVY CIVIL)

Confidential Search | East San Diego County, CA | On-Site | Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

An established Southern California infrastructure contractor is looking for a seasoned Estimator to price civil and utility work. Projects range from small to large-scale work for major regional utilities and state transportation agencies, public works for local and federal agencies, and private residential, commercial and industrial development. The company self-performs its work, so you will see your estimates built by its own crews.

What You’ll Do

• Perform take-offs for earthwork, underground utilities (sewer, water, storm drain, gas, electric), trenching, shoring, paving and concrete
• Build cost estimates from labor, equipment and productivity rates, materials and subcontractor quotes
• Prepare competitive bids for public agencies and utility owners, 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 teams on constructability and value engineering
• Maintain unit costs and the cost database, and support project turnover and change orders

What You Bring

• 5+ years of estimating experience in civil, heavy civil or underground utility construction
• Civil engineering or construction management background a plus (degree not required)
• Experience estimating large-scale underground utility and horizontal civil projects
• 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
• Organized, deadline-driven and a strong communicator
• Able to commute daily to an office in East San Diego County

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000 – $150,000 base, depending on experience
• Multiple medical and dental plan options
• Voluntary vision, life and AD&D coverage
• Aflac
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program

This is a confidential search. The employer is disclosed to qualified candidates after an initial conversation.