Estimator - Civil Grading

The Keystone Distinction Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an experienced Estimator for civil and grading projects in the San Diego area. The role requires taking bids from takeoff through submission and staying involved after award, to ensure accurate cost control and smooth handoffs to operations.

You will read plans and geotechnical reports, run earthwork takeoffs, price grading scopes, and gather subcontractor quotes to build competitive bids on a tight schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Read plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports to build a complete scope.
• Run earthwork take-offs and cut-and-fill analysis.
• Price grading, excavation, import/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 identify unshown conditions.
• Handoff awarded work to operations and support budgets, buyout and change orders.
• Track bid results and actual costs to sharpen future pricing.

Skills

Heavy civil estimating

Earthwork & grading

Digital takeoff software

Earthwork modeling software

Microsoft Excel

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management

Civil Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

Takeoff software

Earthwork modeling tools

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