Estimator - Civil Grading

Top Echelon LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC is seeking an Estimator for Civil/Grading in San Diego County, CA. This on-site, direct-hire role entails owning bids from takeoff through submission, and staying involved after award.

5+ years of heavy civil, grading or earthwork estimating is required; experience with digital takeoff, geotechnical reports, and strong Excel skills are essential. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating heavy civil, grading or earthwork projects.
• Experience pricing large-scale mass grading and site development.
• Proficient in digital takeoff and earthwork modeling software.
• Strong Excel skills; scheduling software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read plans, specs and geotechnical reports to build a complete scope.
• Run earthwork take-offs and cut/fill analysis in digital tools.
• Price grading, excavation, import/export, site concrete and paving scopes.
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier quotes; build bid packages on schedule.
• Walk sites and attend pre-bid meetings to catch unshown conditions.
• Handoff awarded work to operations and track changes.
• Track bid results and costs to sharpen future pricing.

Skills

Estimating

Read civil plans

Earthwork takeoffs

Excel skills

Geotechnical reports

Public works experience

Education

Civil/Construction degree

Tools

Digital takeoff software

Excel

Job description

ESTIMATOR - CIVIL / GRADING

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

Hiring on behalf of an established Southern California infrastructure contractor. The employer is disclosed to candidates who move forward.

THE ROLE

Estimate large-scale civil and grading work: mass excavation, earthwork, site development and the paving and underground scopes that come with it. You own bids from takeoff through submission and stay involved once the job is awarded.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Read plans, specifications and geotechnical reports and build a complete scope
• Run earthwork take-offs and cut and fill analysis in digital takeoff software
• Price grading, excavation, import and export, site concrete and paving scopes
• Solicit and level subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Build and submit competitive bid packages on schedule
• Walk sites and attend pre-bid meetings to catch conditions the plans do not show
• Hand off awarded work to operations and support budgets, buyout and change orders
• Track bid results and actual costs to sharpen future pricing

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years estimating heavy civil, grading or earthwork projects
• Comfortable pricing large-scale mass grading and site development
• Digital takeoff and earthwork modeling software experience
• Strong Excel; scheduling software a plus
• Able to read civil plans, cross sections and geotechnical reports
• Public works or private development experience in Southern California
• Degree in construction management or civil engineering preferred; equivalent field experience considered

COMPENSATION

$120,000-$150,000 base depending on experience, plus medical, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation, holiday and sick time.