Senior Estimator - Caltrans Heavy Civil

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance bonuses

Vehicle allowance

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Modern Machining Solutions Inc. seeks a Senior Estimator to lead estimating and bid preparation for major heavy civil, highway, roadway, grading and airport infrastructure projects in Southern California.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience bidding Caltrans and California public works projects, with knowledge of Caltrans specs, earthwork, paving, and utilities. You will develop competitive estimates and coordinate with operations teams.

Formación

• 10+ years of heavy civil construction estimating experience.
• Proven experience estimating Caltrans highway and California public works projects.
• Strong knowledge of Caltrans specifications, plans, bid requirements, and construction standards.
• Extensive understanding of heavy civil construction means and methods.
• Strong knowledge of earthwork, grading, paving, structural concrete, underground utilities, and roadway construction.
• Airport/FAA infrastructure estimating experience is highly desirable.
• Experience developing production-based estimates using labor and equipment crews.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor bid leveling, scope coverage, and vendor pricing.
• Ability to analyze complex plans, specifications, schedules, and contract requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates while meeting strict public agency bid deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Lead preparation of detailed estimates and competitive bids for large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Review and interpret Caltrans Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, Special Provisions, project drawings, and contract documents.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop pricing for labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Estimate major scopes including: Mass Excavation & Earthwork, Grading & Subgrade Preparation, Asphalt Paving, Structural Concrete, Bridges & Civil Structures, Retaining Walls, Underground Utilities, Drainage & Stormwater Systems, Roadway Improvements, Traffic Control.
• Develop crew-based production rates for high-production grading, excavation, paving, and civil operations.
• Analyze construction sequencing, equipment requirements, site logistics, and means and methods when developing estimates.
• Review geotechnical information, earthwork quantities, haul requirements, and material balances.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure complete scope coverage and competitive pricing.
• Coordinate with DBE/UDBE subcontractors and vendors to meet applicable public works participation requirements.
• Identify bid risks, opportunities, constructability concerns, and value engineering alternatives.
• Develop preliminary schedules and coordinate estimating assumptions with Primavera P6 schedules when required.
• Maintain historical cost and production data to improve estimating accuracy.
• Monitor changes in labor, equipment, fuel, asphalt, concrete, aggregate, and other material costs.
• Participate in bid reviews and final pricing strategy with senior management.
• Coordinate successful project handoffs with Project Managers, Superintendents, and operations teams.
• Support change order pricing and project cost analysis as required.

Conocimientos

Estimating experience

Caltrans experience

Public works bidding

Earthwork

Bid strategy

Risk analysis

Project coordination

Herramientas

HCSS HeavyBid

InEight / Hard Dollar

Primavera P6

Excel

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Digital takeoff platforms

Descripción del empleo

Modern Machining Solutions Inc. seeks a Senior Estimator to lead estimating and bid preparation for major heavy civil, highway, roadway, grading and airport infrastructure projects in Southern California.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience bidding Caltrans and California public works projects, with knowledge of Caltrans specs, earthwork, paving, and utilities. You will develop competitive estimates and coordinate with operations teams.