Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil & Airport Projects

Software Placement Group, SPG; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Vehicle allowance

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG seeks a Senior Estimator to lead bidding for major heavy civil projects in Southern California. You will develop competitive estimates, review Caltrans docs, and coordinate with project teams to optimize pricing and risk.

Responsibilities include detailed takeoffs, subcontractor coordination, and bid strategy development with senior management, ensuring compliance with public works requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading estimates for large-scale heavy civil projects.
• Proven ability to read Caltrans specs, plans and bid requirements.
• Strong cost analysis and risk evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed estimates and bids for heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Review Caltrans specs, plans and contract documents for accuracy.
• Takeoffs and pricing for labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Coordinate with PMs and operations to ensure bid viability and compliance.

Skills

Estimating

Caltrans knowledge

Bid negotiation

Contract interpretation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Primavera P6

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

InEight/Hard Dollar

Job description

Software Placement Group, SPG seeks a Senior Estimator to lead bidding for major heavy civil projects in Southern California. You will develop competitive estimates, review Caltrans docs, and coordinate with project teams to optimize pricing and risk.

Responsibilities include detailed takeoffs, subcontractor coordination, and bid strategy development with senior management, ensuring compliance with public works requirements.