Estimator Grading and Paving (Permanent)

TecTammina; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Profit sharing

Employer Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

A leading heavy civil general contractor is seeking an Estimator for Grading and Paving in Oakland, California. The role involves preparing cost estimates for materials and labor, developing project schedules, and maintaining strong client relationships. This full-time position offers career satisfaction and opportunities to work across multiple disciplines within the firm. Candidates should be prepared to work closely with the estimating team and assist in project budget management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for all materials, labor, and miscellaneous costs.
• Determine construction methods, personnel, and equipment required.
• Develop preliminary schedules for project pricing.
• Review and assemble bids with project team.
• Prepare detailed budgets for successfully bid jobs.
• Assist operations team with subcontractor buy-out.
• Maintain good client and business partner relationships.
• Full Time position, not a contract position.

Job description

Estimator Grading and Paving (Permanent)

First IT Solutions

Employer is an employee owned heavy civil general contractor specializing in Pipelines, Grading, Paving, Concrete, Landscape and Mechanical work. We serve both public and private clients in Northern California. Our reputation and sustained growth is a result of building trust for more than 90 years. We are proud of our well‑rounded portfolio and the career satisfaction our employees experience working with multiple disciplines. Employer offers one of the most comprehensive benefits, profit sharing and Employer Stock Ownership Plan Packages in the industry.

Job Description

Our Estimator - Grading and Paving prepares cost estimates for all materials, labor and miscellaneous costs and fees to put together project bids. Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare a synopsis of pertinent or unusual information requirements, determine construction methods, personnel and equipment required and provide coordination for estimating team.
• Develop preliminary schedule to determine time necessary for pricing of general conditions.
• Review, assemble and bid project with team members.
• Prepare detailed budget for all successfully bid jobs. Assist operations team in subcontractor buy‑out and communicate all bid information to the Project Manager to insure a successful project.
• Travel to jobs in progress to review actual construction estimate; review questions or problems that might arise and coordinate activities with the Project Manager.
• Close‑out project with the Project Manager.
• Maintain good client and business partner relationships.
• Full Time position, not a contract position.

Job Status: Full Time / Permanent position

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