Senior Construction Estimator

PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Nova Group, Inc. seeks a Senior Construction Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for diverse construction projects, covering materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

You will analyze plans, clarify scope, and collaborate with estimators, engineers, and operations to ensure competitive bids. You will develop historical cost databases, monitor estimate changes, and support bidding with site visits.

Qualifications

• 2–4 year degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or significant field experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in construction estimating, preferably in a senior role.
• Proficiency in HCSS, Bluebeam, and P6 Primavera; MS Office programs.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in preparing estimates.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and other documentation to determine scope and clarifications.
• Collaborate with estimators, DB engineers and operations to gather information for accurate estimates.
• Review subcontractor and supplier bids for competitiveness and compliance.
• Develop and maintain a database of historical cost data for future estimates.
• Monitor and update estimates as project scope changes.
• Provide support during bidding, including bid packages and pre-bid meetings; travel for site visits.
• Coordinate scope-of-work activity coverage between discipline estimators.
• Schedule development of key scope-of-work activities with estimator input.
• Budget development in current software; coordinate with estimators, operations, and accounting.
• Train estimating department on select programs.
• Assist in contract negotiations with operations for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure estimates comply with company policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Estimating

Cost analysis

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Construction Management degree

Civil Engineering degree

Significant field experience

Tools

HCSS

Bluebeam

P6 Primavera

Job description

About Us

PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC (dba QUES), a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is composed of some of the most highly qualified professionals experienced in all aspects of engineering, designing, asset management, and construction management for the electric utility and other industries. We are a highly mobile and flexible team with the ability to service every area and region within our customers’ area of operation. With over 700 employees and growing, we have thousands of years of combined electrical utility experience to draw from when committing to provide our clients with a wide range of utility services.

About this Role

****This Posting is for our Sister Company, Nova Group, Inc****

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction estimating, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Senior Construction Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for various construction projects, ensuring that all estimates are competitive and align with project requirements.

Nova Group began with building steam lines for the U.S. Federal Government at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California. By the late 1970s, Nova expanded its expertise in mechanical construction to several Bay Area military bases. During this time, Nova installed hundreds of thousands of feet of utilities, including steam and condensate piping, and performed marine construction, including cofferdams, drydock upgrades, and wharf construction. Nova also installed high-voltage power distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, and emergency power generation facilities.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and other documentation to determine scope and technical clarifications.
• Collaborate with estimators, DB engineers and company operations team to gather necessary information for accurate estimates.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure competitiveness and compliance with project specifications.
• Develop and maintain a database of historical cost data for reference in future estimates, based on project production reports and field investigation.
• Monitor and update estimates throughout the project lifecycle to reflect changes in scope, materials, or labor costs.
• Provide support during the bidding process, including preparing bid packages and attending pre-bid meetings. Including some travel for site visits to gather project information and local resource availability.
• Coordinate scope of work activity coverage between the discipline estimators.
• Schedule development of key scope of work activities flow, through estimator input of impacts and durations.
• Budget development, following established processes in current software. Coordination with estimators, operations and accounting departments
• Train estimating department in the use of select programs.
• Assist in the negotiation of contracts with the operations team for the subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure all estimates comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Two-to-four-year degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or significant field experience and strong computer skills.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in construction estimating, preferably in a senior role.
• Proficiency in software (e.g., HCSS, Bluebeam and P6 Primavera) and Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in preparing estimates.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What You’ll Get

Pay- $ 132,000 - $ 155,000 Annually *Depending on Experience

Benefits include-- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Our projects are regulated by federal and state laws which require all employees to successfully pass criminal background checks, MVR, and drug tests (post-employment and random testing).The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.This job description is subject to change at any time.

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

EO/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is - depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.