Estimator - Civil Grading

Calqulate; 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

ESTIMATOR – CIVIL GRADING & SITE WORK (PUBLIC WORKS / HEAVY CIVIL)

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

$120,000 – $150,000 base, depending on experience, plus full benefits

About the Opportunity

An established Southern California heavy civil contractor is hiring an Estimator to price civil grading and site work. You'll bid earthwork, mass and fine grading, and site development packages, along with the underground utilities, paving and concrete that go with them. Projects range from small jobs 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 quantity take-offs for earthwork, cut and fill, mass and fine grading, and site development
• Take off the related underground utilities (sewer, water, storm drain, gas, electric), trenching, shoring, paving and concrete
• Build cost estimates from labor, equipment and production rates, materials and subcontractor quotes
• Prepare competitive bids for public agencies, utility owners and private developers, 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 crews 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 grading, earthwork, heavy civil or underground utility construction
• Experience estimating grading, site development and horizontal civil projects, including large-scale underground utility work
• 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
• Civil engineering or construction management background a plus; a degree is not required
• Organized, deadline-driven and a strong communicator
• Based in Southern California and 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.