Estimator - Utility Infrastructures

Tom Trese Networking LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC in San Diego County, CA, seeks an Estimator to own the numbers behind competitive bids on utility infrastructure projects. You lead the estimating group while staying hands-on with estimates and collaborate with operations from bid through hand-off.

Applicants should have 8+ years in estimating, utility infrastructure or heavy civil experience, and proficiency with B2W, Accubid, HCSS, Excel and MS Project or P6 scheduling.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in estimating with increasing responsibility.
• Utility infrastructure or heavy civil estimating experience.
• Proficiency with industry estimating software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the estimating team.
• Turn client RFPs and scopes into complete, defensible cost estimates.
• Run quantity take-offs and build bid schedules from plans and specs.
• Join pre-bid meetings, bid strategy sessions and site walks.
• Define subcontractor and supplier packages and price verification.
• Assemble bid packages and carry them through internal approval.
• Support project managers through hand-off, resource planning and changes.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Leadership

Bid strategy

Take-offs

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management

Finance degree

Tools

B2W

Accubid

HCSS

MS Project

P6 scheduling

Job description

ESTIMATOR

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

Own the numbers behind competitive bids on utility infrastructure projects. You lead the estimating group while staying hands-on with the estimates yourself, and work closely with operations from bid through hand-off.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and mentor the estimating team
• Turn client RFPs and scopes of work into complete, defensible cost estimates
• Run quantity take-offs and build bid schedules from plans and specifications
• Join pre-bid meetings, bid strategy sessions and site walks
• Define subcontractor and supplier packages and pressure-test their pricing
• Assemble bid packages and carry them through internal approval
• Compare actual costs to budget and feed what you learn into the next bid
• Support project managers through hand-off, resource planning and change orders

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 8+ years in estimating with growing responsibility
• Utility infrastructure or heavy civil estimating experience
• Commercial estimating software: B2W, Accubid, HCSS or similar
• Strong Excel; MS Project or P6 scheduling
• Able to pull a clean scope from plans, specs and bid documents
• Degree in engineering, construction management or finance preferred; equivalent experience considered

COMPENSATION

$130,000 - $150,000 base depending on experience, plus medical, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation, holiday and sick time.