Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil (Lead $300M Bids) – ESOP

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP or 401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking a Senior Estimator for our Southern California team. The role leads the full estimating cycle for heavy civil projects, including highways, bridges, and utilities, with bids up to $300M.

You will review plans, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure competitive pricing. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in heavy civil estimating, experience in design-build/alternative delivery, and strong skills in Bid2Win, Bluebeam, and Primavera P6.

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 scheduling concepts and risk management.
• Knowledge of contract terms, insurance requirements, labor agreements, and risk management.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full estimating process for projects up to $300M, ensuring accuracy and profitability.
• Review plans, specs, soils reports, and site conditions to define scope and constructability.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and oversee DBE compliance.
• Coordinate estimating teams for bid preparation and cost analysis.
• Review and approve final bid packages before submission.
• Evaluate risks and opportunities and report to senior leadership.
• Oversee subcontractor bid reviews and ensure scope alignment.
• Lead bid closings and provide final pricing recommendations.
• Support alternative delivery pursuits (design-build, CM/GC).
• Mentor junior estimators and drive consistency across estimating.
• Partner with business development and maintain owner relationships.
• Support post-bid handoff and cost-to-estimate analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Risk analysis

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Bid2Win

Bluebeam

Agtek

SketchUp

Primavera P6

SureTrak

MS Project

Job description

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking a Senior Estimator for our Southern California team. The role leads the full estimating cycle for heavy civil projects, including highways, bridges, and utilities, with bids up to $300M.

You will review plans, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure competitive pricing. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in heavy civil estimating, experience in design-build/alternative delivery, and strong skills in Bid2Win, Bluebeam, and Primavera P6.