Senior Construction Estimator - Utilities Projects

Quanta Services, Inc.; Vacaville, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Nova Group, Inc. in California seeks a Senior Construction Estimator to lead detailed cost estimates for complex construction projects.

You will analyze plans, prepare bids, and manage multiple projects while coordinating with estimators, engineers, and operations to ensure competitive, compliant estimates. The role requires a 6+ year background in construction estimating, proficiency with HCSS, Bluebeam and P6 Primavera, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two-to-four-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 software (e.g., HCSS, Bluebeam and P6 Primavera) and Microsoft Office programs.

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 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.
• Coordinate scope of work activity coverage between the discipline estimators.
• Budget development, following established processes in current software.

Skills

Construction estimating

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Two-to-four-year degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS

Bluebeam

P6 Primavera

Job description

Nova Group, Inc. in California seeks a Senior Construction Estimator to lead detailed cost estimates for complex construction projects.

You will analyze plans, prepare bids, and manage multiple projects while coordinating with estimators, engineers, and operations to ensure competitive, compliant estimates. The role requires a 6+ year background in construction estimating, proficiency with HCSS, Bluebeam and P6 Primavera, and strong analytical and communication skills.