Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil (Public Works & Utilities)

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

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.