Senior Estimator & Team Lead - Underground Utilities

Accounting Search; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

AD&D

Aflac

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Confidential Search in East San Diego County, CA is seeking a Senior Estimator / Estimating Manager to lead its estimating group for heavy civil underground utilities. You will manage a team of 3–5 estimators, price complex dry utility projects and prepare competitive bids for public agencies and utility owners.

The role is on-site, with base compensation in the $130,000–$150,000 range depending on experience, plus a company vehicle and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of estimating experience in underground utility or heavy civil construction.
• Experience bidding public works and utility-owner projects with prevailing wage/DIR compliance.
• Proven experience leading a team of estimators.
• Strong proficiency with estimating software: B2W, Accubid or HCSS.
• Proficient in P6/MS Project and Excel; Sage is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance or Construction Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3–5 estimators and mentor their work.
• Build production-based estimates for large underground utility and civil projects.
• Prepare competitive bids for public agencies and major utility owners.
• Analyze RFPs, scopes, plans and specs; perform detailed take-offs and scheduling.
• Lead pre-bid meetings, bid strategy sessions and site visits.
• Define sub and supplier scopes; manage pricing databases.
• Review final estimates with Operations and obtain approvals.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Team management

Bid strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Finance/Construction Management

Tools

B2W

Accubid

HCSS/HCSS HeavyBid

Primavera P6

MS Project

Sage 300/Timberline

Job description

Confidential Search in East San Diego County, CA is seeking a Senior Estimator / Estimating Manager to lead its estimating group for heavy civil underground utilities. You will manage a team of 3–5 estimators, price complex dry utility projects and prepare competitive bids for public agencies and utility owners.

The role is on-site, with base compensation in the $130,000–$150,000 range depending on experience, plus a company vehicle and comprehensive benefits.