Senior Estimator – Caltrans Heavy Civil Infra

Tom Trese Networking LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC seeks a Senior Estimator to lead bid preparation for major heavy civil projects in Southern California, including Caltrans work and airport infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of experience in heavy civil estimating, Caltrans specifications, and production-based estimates using labor and equipment crews.

Strong coordination with subs and procurement is essential. Join a seasoned team delivering high-profile transportation projects and driving competitive

Qualifications

• 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 earthwork, grading, paving, structural concrete, underground utilities, and roadway construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of detailed estimates and competitive bids for large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Review Caltrans standards, plans, special provisions, drawings, and contract documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop pricing for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure complete scope coverage and competitive pricing.
• Develop preliminary schedules and coordinate estimating assumptions with Primavera P6 when required.

Skills

Estimating

Bid Development

Caltrans Projects

Public Works

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

InEight/Hard Dollar

Primavera P6

Excel

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Digital takeoff

Job description

Tom Trese Networking LLC seeks a Senior Estimator to lead bid preparation for major heavy civil projects in Southern California, including Caltrans work and airport infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of experience in heavy civil estimating, Caltrans specifications, and production-based estimates using labor and equipment crews.

Strong coordination with subs and procurement is essential. Join a seasoned team delivering high-profile transportation projects and driving competitive