Senior Structures Estimator - Heavy Civil (Bridges)

The Recruiting Hive; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive in Orange County, California is seeking a Structures Estimator with strong experience in heavy civil construction. This role focuses on estimating complex structural scopes including bridges, concrete structures, water/wastewater facilities, and transportation-related infrastructure.

You will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive bids and working closely with operations to ensure successful project execution.

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

• Perform full-cycle estimating from takeoff to bid submission.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs of concrete, rebar, formwork, excavation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors for bid analysis.
• Analyze costs for labor, materials, equipment, and production rates.
• Review plans, specs, geotechnical reports, and risks.
• Apply value engineering and cost-saving strategies.
• Prepare bid packages and proposals.
• Coordinate with project managers and field teams.

Skills

Estimating experience

Plan interpretation

Reading structural drawings

Bid coordination

Cost analysis

Tools

Bluebeam

HCSS

HeavyBid

Job description

The Recruiting Hive in Orange County, California is seeking a Structures Estimator with strong experience in heavy civil construction. This role focuses on estimating complex structural scopes including bridges, concrete structures, water/wastewater facilities, and transportation-related infrastructure.

You will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive bids and working closely with operations to ensure successful project execution.