Estimator - Civil Grading

H.T. Prof Executive Search; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Job summary

Htprof is seeking an experienced estimator for large-scale civil, grading and site development projects in Southern California. You will own bids from takeoff through submission and coordinate with operations after award.

The role requires 5+ years in heavy civil, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with digital takeoff software and geotechnical reports. Public works and private development experience in Southern California is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating heavy civil, grading or earthwork projects.
• Comfortable pricing large-scale mass grading and site development.
• Experience with digital takeoff and earthwork modeling software.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Heavy civil estimating

Bid development

Reading civil plans

Excel proficiency

Geotechnical reports

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Equivalent field experience considered

Tools

Digital takeoff software

Excel

Scheduling software

Job description

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.