Senior Heavy Civil Estimator – Design-Build Leader

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

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction in Southern California seeks an experienced leader to drive cost estimates for private and public works bids, including design-build and alternative delivery projects. The role requires strong leadership in highways, bridges, utilities, grading, paving, and structural work.

The candidate should have 10+ years in heavy civil estimating and 3+ years field experience, with a proven track record of winning bids up to $300M.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical 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.
• Proficient in Bid2Win, Bluebeam, Agtek, SketchUp, Primavera P6 / SureTrak / MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full estimating process for projects up to $300M, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and profitability.
• Review plans, specs, soils reports, and site conditions to define scope and assess constructability.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and oversee DBE and good-faith effort compliance.
• Coordinate estimating teams for bid preparation, subcontractor coverage, and cost analysis.
• Review and approve final bid packages before submission.
• Evaluate project risks and opportunities, prepare risk matrices, and report findings to senior leadership.
• Oversee subcontractor bid reviews to confirm scope alignment and resolve gaps.
• Lead bid closings and provide final pricing recommendations.
• Support alternative delivery pursuits (design-build, CM/GC, progressive design-build).
• Mentor junior estimators and drive consistency across the estimating department.
• Partner with business development and maintain relationships with owners/industry partners.
• Support post-bid handoff, change order review, and cost-to-estimate analysis.
• Promote continuous improvement within estimating operations.

Skills

Leadership

Bid management

Risk analysis

Communication

Scheduling/Phasing

Team mentorship

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Bid2Win

Bluebeam

Agtek

SketchUp

Primavera P6

SureTrak

MS Project

Job description

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction in Southern California seeks an experienced leader to drive cost estimates for private and public works bids, including design-build and alternative delivery projects. The role requires strong leadership in highways, bridges, utilities, grading, paving, and structural work.

The candidate should have 10+ years in heavy civil estimating and 3+ years field experience, with a proven track record of winning bids up to $300M.