Head of Heavy Civil Estimating & Bid Strategy

Appleton Finn; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Appleton Finn is seeking a seasoned Chief Estimator to spearhead estimating and preconstruction for a growing heavy civil group in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will own bid strategy, cost planning and the preconstruction process for a diverse civil portfolio, guiding teams and collaborating with executives to drive profitable bids.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in heavy civil estimating, strong leadership and a track record of delivering accurate, competitive costs across earthworks,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil estimating/preconstruction.
• Experience leading estimating teams and bid strategy development.
• Strong knowledge of civil infrastructure costs, labor and equipment pricing.
• Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid, B2W, Bluebeam or similar software.
• Excellent analytical, communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating and preconstruction activities for heavy civil projects.
• Establish bid strategies, pricing approaches and estimating procedures.
• Prepare and review competitive estimates across varying project sizes.
• Identify risks, opportunities and cost implications from plans and specs.
• Oversee quantity takeoffs, pricing, labor and equipment costs.
• Manage and mentor estimating staff and coordinate with PMs and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Bid strategy

Cost estimation

Team mentoring

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

B2W Estimate

Bluebeam

AGTEK

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Appleton Finn is seeking a seasoned Chief Estimator to spearhead estimating and preconstruction for a growing heavy civil group in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will own bid strategy, cost planning and the preconstruction process for a diverse civil portfolio, guiding teams and collaborating with executives to drive profitable bids.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in heavy civil estimating, strong leadership and a track record of delivering accurate, competitive costs across earthworks,