Water Infrastructure Estimator (Design‑Build Bid)

378 Caliagua, Inc.; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Caliagua, Inc., a regional General Contractor serving water districts and public agencies in Southern California, seeks an Estimator to prepare complete, competitive estimates from concept through hard-bid submissions.

You will develop quantity takeoffs, pricing from assemblies, and analyze subcontractor bids while collaborating with senior estimators, project managers, and field operations to improve bid strategy and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in construction estimating with public works or water infrastructure preferred.
• Experience with heavy civil projects and water facilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete project estimates for hard-bid and design-build pursuits.
• Review drawings and specs, attend pre-bid/site walks for scope.
• Develop quantity takeoffs and material quantities; build wage and overheads.
• Coordinate with vendors and subs to gather quotes and ensure bid competitiveness.
• Contribute to bid strategy with constructability input and risk analysis.

Skills

Estimating

Bid analysis

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

WinEstimator

Job description

Caliagua, Inc., a regional General Contractor serving water districts and public agencies in Southern California, seeks an Estimator to prepare complete, competitive estimates from concept through hard-bid submissions.

You will develop quantity takeoffs, pricing from assemblies, and analyze subcontractor bids while collaborating with senior estimators, project managers, and field operations to improve bid strategy and project outcomes.