Estimator - Civil Grading

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Confidential Search in San Diego County, CA is seeking an Estimator - Civil / Grading for an on-site, direct hire role. You will estimate large-scale civil and grading work and own bids from takeoff through submission, coordinating with operations after award.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of heavy civil estimating, strong Excel skills, experience with digital takeoff software, and the ability to read civil plans and geotechnical reports for Southern California projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating heavy civil, grading or earthwork projects.
• Able to price large-scale mass grading and site development.
• Proficient 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 in digital takeoff software.
• 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 catch conditions not shown in plans.
• Hand off awarded work to operations and support budgets, buyout and change orders.
• Track bid results and actual costs to sharpen future pricing.

Skills

Estimating

Heavy civil experience

Excel proficiency

Reading civil plans

Bid management

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Digital takeoff software

Earthwork modeling software

Scheduling software

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.