Senior Civil & Utility Estimator | Public Works & Utilities

Sora Resource Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Vision and life insurance

AD&D coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sora Resource Group is seeking an Estimator for civil and utility projects in East San Diego County, CA. This on-site, direct-hire role will price earthwork, underground utilities and related work, building unit costs from historical data and supplier quotes.

You will prepare bids for public agencies and private developers, coordinate with PMs and field crews, and ensure bids comply with prevailing wage and procurement rules. Travel to the East San Diego County office is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating experience in civil, heavy civil or underground utility construction.
• Civil engineering or construction management background is a plus (degree not required).
• Experience estimating large-scale underground utility and horizontal civil projects.
• Track record of government and public works bidding (prevailing wage, DIR).
• Proficiency with HeavyBid, B2W, Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform take-offs for earthwork, underground utilities, trenching, shoring, paving and concrete.
• Build cost estimates from labor, equipment and productivity rates, materials and subcontractor quotes.
• Prepare competitive bids for public agencies and utility owners, following prevailing wage, DIR and procurement rules.

Skills

5+ years estimating experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Civil engineering or construction management background

Tools

HeavyBid

B2W

Bluebeam Revu

PlanSwift

Excel

Job description

Sora Resource Group is seeking an Estimator for civil and utility projects in East San Diego County, CA. This on-site, direct-hire role will price earthwork, underground utilities and related work, building unit costs from historical data and supplier quotes.

You will prepare bids for public agencies and private developers, coordinate with PMs and field crews, and ensure bids comply with prevailing wage and procurement rules. Travel to the East San Diego County office is required.