Senior Estimator / Project Executive – Heavy Civil Construction

AtWork!; Lakeside (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A reputable civil engineering firm in Lakeside, CA seeks an experienced Senior Estimator or Project Executive to drive business development and market growth. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in heavy civil construction and will be responsible for identifying project opportunities, building industry relationships, and collaborating on proposal strategies. This pivotal role requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual focused on expanding the company’s project pipeline. Competitive salary and full-time, in-person position offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, estimating, project management, or project leadership.
• Strong understanding of scopes such as mass excavation, asphalt paving, and concrete structures.
• Experience with public works or federal contracting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new project opportunities in heavy civil construction.
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, contractors, and industry partners.
• Collaborate on estimating strategy and proposal development.
• Track industry trends and competitor activity.
• Generate leads through networking and industry connections.
• Work with leadership to expand project pipeline.

Skills

Heavy civil construction knowledge

Relationship-building skills

Project management

Active networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Openings >> Senior Estimator / Project Executive – Heavy Civil Construction

Job post summary

Date posted:March 11, 2026

Pay:$100,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

(Business Development & Market Growth Focus)

Ideal background:Senior Estimator, Chief Estimator, Project Executive, or Preconstruction Manager within heavy civil construction.

Location:Lakeside, CA (East County San Diego)
Pay:$100,000 – $200,000 per year
Employment Type:Full-Time | In-Person

A well-established and respected Civil Engineering and Heavy Civil Construction firm in San Diego is seeking an experiencedSenior Estimator or Project Executive to support business development and market growth across the region. This opportunity is ideal for aSenior Estimator, Project Executive, or Preconstruction professional looking to leverage their industry relationships and project pursuit experience to help grow a respected heavy civil contractor.

The ideal candidate understands theheavy civil market and project pursuit process and enjoys building relationships that lead to new project opportunities. In this role, you will help identify upcoming work, strengthen relationships with developers and contractors, and collaborate with internal teams to guide project pursuit strategies and expand the company’s project pipeline.

This position will work closely with company leadership and play a key role in shaping project pursuits and long-term market growth for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new project opportunities within theheavy civil and site development market
• Build and maintain strong relationships withdevelopers, contractors, vendors, and industry partners
• Support project pursuits by collaborating with internal teams onestimating strategy and proposal development
• Track industry trends, competitor activity, and upcoming projects
• Generate leads through networking, industry connections, and referrals
• Work closely with leadership to expand the company'sproject pipeline and market presence

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, estimating, project management, or project leadership
• Strong understanding of scopes such as:
• Mass excavation and grading
• Asphalt paving
• Concrete flatwork and structures
• Material sales and trucking operations
• Experience withpublic works or federal contracting is a plus
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills within theconstruction industry

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate isindependent, proactive, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while building strong industry relationships. This individual should be comfortable collaborating with internal teams while helping drive the company’s growth and market presence.

Keywords: Heavy Civil Construction, Senior Estimator, Project Executive, Civil Construction, Site Development, Mass Grading, Underground Utilities, Asphalt Paving, Public Works, Preconstruction

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Dp you have experience preparing or supporting competitive bids, project pursuits, and proposal development?
• Do you have a working knowledge of public works and/or federal contracting processes (Caltrans, municipal, or federal projects preferred)?
• Do you have a strong knowledge of mass excavation, grading, underground utilities, asphalt paving, and concrete flatwork/structures?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• heavy civil construction, estimating, or project management: 10 years (Required)
• Mass excavation / underground utilities / paving: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• OSHA 30 Construction (Preferred)