Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction

CyberCoders; Lakeside (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Senior Estimator for heavy civil construction in Lakeside, CA. You will lead detailed cost estimates for mass excavation, paving, underground utilities, and concrete structures, ensuring Caltrans and public works bid compliance.

You will coordinate with project managers and engineers, use crew-based estimating and cost data systems, and provide management with insights on cost trends and risks to drive competitive bids.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction estimating and project management.
• Strong knowledge of excavation, paving, underground utilities, and concrete structures.
• Familiarity with Caltrans specifications and public works bidding processes.
• Proficiency in crew based estimating, cost data interpretation, and efficiency improvement.
• Experience with Hard Dollar estimating software and Primavera P6 scheduling tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with OSHA safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for mass excavation, paving, underground utilities, and concrete structures.
• Interpret Caltrans specifications and public works bidding requirements to ensure compliance.
• Lead bid preparation and proposal development, coordinating with project managers and engineers.
• Utilize crew based estimating techniques and cost data systems to develop accurate estimates.
• Provide analytical insight to management on cost trends, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Heavy civil estimating

Project management

Caltrans specs

Public works bidding

Crew-based estimating

Cost data interpretation

Hard Dollar

Primavera P6

Leadership

Communication

OSHA certified (preferred)

Tools

Hard Dollar estimating software

Primavera P6

Job description

Title:Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction
Location:Lakeside, CA 92040 (San Diego County)
Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 + Bonus + Relocation Allowance

Founded in 1947, we are a 300 employee general engineering contractor with approximately 150 employees based at our Lakeside, CA facility. We specialize in heavy civil construction, including road improvements, underground utilities, mass excavation, and concrete structures. At the Lakeside location, our focus is on large scale public works and private development projects. We serve industries such as transportation, municipal infrastructure, and commercial development, with clients including Caltrans, local municipalities, and private developers. The Senior Estimator will lead the preparation of accurate, competitive bids and cost estimates for complex heavy civil projects.

What You Will Be Doing

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for mass excavation, paving, underground utilities, and concrete structures
• Interpret Caltrans specifications and public works bidding requirements to ensure compliance
• Lead bid preparation and proposal development, coordinating with project managers and engineers
• Utilize crew based estimating techniques and cost data systems to develop accurate estimates
• Provide analytical insight to management on cost trends, risks, and opportunities

What You Need for this Position

• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction estimating and project management
• Strong knowledge of excavation, paving, underground utilities, and concrete structures
• Familiarity with Caltrans specifications and public works bidding processes
• Proficiency in crew based estimating, cost data interpretation, and efficiency improvement
• Experience with Hard Dollar estimating software and Primavera P6 scheduling tools
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with OSHA safety certification preferred

What's In It for You

• Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD/STD, 401k w/ matching) and more!