Senior Heavy Civil Structures Estimator

Kingfisher Recruiting; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Structures Estimator for heavy civil projects in Orange County, CA. You will own full-cycle estimating for bridges, concrete structures, water/wastewater facilities, and transportation infrastructure, from takeoff to bid submission.

Collaborate with operations, subs, and project managers to develop competitive bids, assess risks, and identify value-engineering opportunities. Local candidates with US work authorization preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil or structural construction.
• Strong background in concrete structures and public works projects.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and structural drawings.
• Experience with takeoff and estimating software (Bluebeam, HCSS, HeavyBid, or similar).
• Solid understanding of production rates, means & methods, and cost drivers.
• Experience working on DOT / public agency projects is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle estimating from takeoff to bid submission.
• Quantity takeoffs (concrete, rebar, formwork, excavation, etc.).
• Subcontractor and vendor outreach, leveling, and bid analysis.
• Cost analysis for labor, materials, equipment, and production rates.
• Review of plans, specs, geotechnical reports, and project risks.
• Value engineering and cost-saving strategies.
• Bid packaging and proposal preparation.
• Coordination with project managers and field teams.

Skills

5+ years estimating experience heavy/c

Concrete structures

Read/interpret plans & specs

Public works/DOT projects experience

Tools

Bluebeam

HCSS

HeavyBid

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Structures Estimator for heavy civil projects in Orange County, CA. You will own full-cycle estimating for bridges, concrete structures, water/wastewater facilities, and transportation infrastructure, from takeoff to bid submission.

Collaborate with operations, subs, and project managers to develop competitive bids, assess risks, and identify value-engineering opportunities. Local candidates with US work authorization preferred.