Senior Electrical Construction Estimator - Utility Projects

Quanta Government Solutions; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Nova Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to join our California team, focusing on accurate cost estimates for complex projects and coordinating with engineers, estimators, and operations to ensure competitive bids.

You will build cost data, maintain historical databases, review bids, and assist during bidding with travel to site visits as needed. A 2–4 year degree and 6+ years in estimating, plus proficiency in HCSS, Bluebeam, and P6 Primavera, are required.

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 HCSS, Bluebeam and P6 Primavera; strong MS Office skills.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

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 operations team to gather information for accurate estimates.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids for competitiveness and compliance.
• Develop and maintain a database of historical cost data for reference in future estimates.
• Monitor and update estimates throughout the project lifecycle to reflect changes in scope, materials, or labor costs.
• Provide bid support, including preparing bid packages and attending pre-bid meetings, with some travel.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Construction Management/Civil Engineering degree

Tools

HCSS

Bluebeam

P6 Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nova Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to join our California team, focusing on accurate cost estimates for complex projects and coordinating with engineers, estimators, and operations to ensure competitive bids.

You will build cost data, maintain historical databases, review bids, and assist during bidding with travel to site visits as needed. A 2–4 year degree and 6+ years in estimating, plus proficiency in HCSS, Bluebeam, and P6 Primavera, are required.