Estimator - Civil Grading

Kingfisher Recruiting; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental options

Voluntary vision, life and AD&D

Aflac

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Confidential Search in East San Diego County, CA seeks an Estimator to price civil and utility work for projects ranging from small to large-scale across public and private sectors. On-site duties include take-offs, bid preparation, and collaboration with project teams.

Responsibilities cover earthwork and utilities take-offs, bid submissions under prevailing wage rules, supplier price negotiations, and ongoing cost database management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating experience in civil, heavy civil or underground utility construction.
• Experience estimating large underground utility and horizontal civil projects.
• Track record of government and public works bidding (prevailing wage, DIR) and private bids.
• Proficiency with HeavyBid, B2W, Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift and advanced Excel.
• Ability to build unit costs from historical production data.

Responsibilities

• Perform take-offs for earthwork and underground utilities, trenching and paving.
• Build cost estimates from labor, equipment, materials and subcontractor quotes.
• Prepare bids for public agencies and utility owners following procurement rules.
• Solicit and negotiate supplier/subcontractor pricing.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and submit proposals on deadline.
• Collaborate with project managers and field teams on constructability.
• Maintain unit costs and the cost database, support turnover and change orders.

Skills

HeavyBid

B2W

Bluebeam Revu

PlanSwift

Excel

Education

Civil engineering background

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.