Senior Estimator & Bid Strategy Lead

Pavement Recycling Systems Inc; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

401K retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Holiday pay

Career advancement

On-the-job training

Job summary

PRS Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Chief Estimator in California to lead the estimating department, finalize budgets, and coordinate with operations for seamless project handoffs.

The role involves developing full-scope estimates, evaluating bids, and guiding junior estimators on best practices. The candidate should have 10–15+ years in preconstruction/estimating for commercial projects, a related bachelor's degree, fluency in English, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a construction estimator.
• Good understanding of accounting and project management concepts.
• Strong knowledge of bid software and cost estimation methods.
• Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating team and manage the entire estimate deliverable process.
• Develop full-scope estimates and unit costs.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor pricing and vendor input.

Skills

Estimating experience

Construction estimating

Bid software

Cost analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Bid2Win

Job description

PRS Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Chief Estimator in California to lead the estimating department, finalize budgets, and coordinate with operations for seamless project handoffs.

The role involves developing full-scope estimates, evaluating bids, and guiding junior estimators on best practices. The candidate should have 10–15+ years in preconstruction/estimating for commercial projects, a related bachelor's degree, fluency in English, and strong communication skills.