Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil ($300M Bid, Design-Build)

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP or 401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance available

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Southern California is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our heavy civil construction team. The role covers private and public works bids, including design-build and alternative delivery projects, with emphasis on highways, bridges, underground utilities, grading, paving, and structures.

You will lead the full estimating process for projects up to $300M, mentor junior estimators, coordinate bid activities, and ensure competitive, profitable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of heavy civil estimating experience.
• 3+ years of field experience preferred.
• Proven track record of leading and winning bids up to $300M.
• Strong proficiency in Bid2Win, Bluebeam, Agtek, SketchUp, and Primavera P6 / SureTrak / MS Project.
• Knowledge of phasing, scheduling, risk management, and contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full estimating process for projects up to $300M.
• Review plans, specs, soils reports, and site conditions to define scope.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and oversee DBE compliance.
• Coordinate estimating teams for bid prep and cost analysis.
• Review and approve final bid packages.
• Evaluate risks, prepare risk matrices, and report findings to senior leadership.
• Oversee subcontractor bid reviews to ensure scope alignment.
• Lead bid closings and provide final pricing recommendations.
• Support alternative delivery pursuits (design-build, CM/GC, progressive design-build).
• Mentor junior estimators and drive consistency across the estimating department.
• Partner with business development and maintain relationships with owners and partners.
• Support post-bid handoff, change order review, and cost-to-estimate analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Bid2Win

Bluebeam

Agtek

SketchUp

Primavera P6

SureTrak

MS Project

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Southern California is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our heavy civil construction team. The role covers private and public works bids, including design-build and alternative delivery projects, with emphasis on highways, bridges, underground utilities, grading, paving, and structures.

You will lead the full estimating process for projects up to $300M, mentor junior estimators, coordinate bid activities, and ensure competitive, profitable outcomes.