Lead Earthwork Estimator — Heavy Civil & Site Development

Bay Area Excavating and Grading Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Excavating & Grading Inc is seeking a Senior Civil Earthwork Estimator with a strong background in excavation, grading, site development, and underground utilities. You will independently review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, and prepare complete, competitive estimates.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of heavy civil estimating experience, understands equipment production, labor costs, materials, trucking, disposal, and will coordinate with owners, field personnel, and suppliers to

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of estimating experience in excavation/heavy civil or site development.
• Experience independently preparing earthwork bids.
• Ability to read and interpret civil/structural plans and geotechnical notes.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently review civil, grading, structural, utility, and geotechnical plans to determine scope.
• Perform detailed earthwork quantity takeoffs and volume calculations.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for rough grading, site prep, excavation, backfill, compaction, and road improvements.
• Estimate foundation excavation, retaining wall excavation, grade beams, and pier installations.
• Estimate underground utility work including drainage, sanitary sewer, and water lines.
• Coordinate with ownership, field personnel, vendors, and clients; manage multiple estimates.
• Assist with bid reviews, negotiations, and change orders; develop competitive pricing.

Skills

Earthwork estimation

Quantity takeoffs

Cost evaluation

Independent plan review

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

AGTEK

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Bay Area Excavating & Grading Inc is seeking a Senior Civil Earthwork Estimator with a strong background in excavation, grading, site development, and underground utilities. You will independently review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, and prepare complete, competitive estimates.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of heavy civil estimating experience, understands equipment production, labor costs, materials, trucking, disposal, and will coordinate with owners, field personnel, and suppliers to