Estimator - Civil Grading

ESTIMATOR – CIVIL GRADING & SITE WORK (PUBLIC WORKS / HEAVY CIVIL)Confidential Search | East San Diego County, CA | On-Site | Direct Hire$120,000 – $150,000 base, depending on experience, plus full benefitsAbout the OpportunityAn established Southern California heavy civil contractor is hiring an Estimator to price civil grading and site work. You'll bid earthwork, mass and fine grading, and site development packages, along with the underground utilities, paving and concrete that go with them. Projects range from small jobs to large-scale work for major regional utilities and state transportation agencies, public works for local and federal agencies, and private residential, commercial and industrial development. The company self-performs its work, so you will see your estimates built by its own crews.What You'll DoPerform quantity take-offs for earthwork, cut and fill, mass and fine grading, and site developmentTake off the related underground utilities (sewer, water, storm drain, gas, electric), trenching, shoring, paving and concreteBuild cost estimates from labor, equipment and production rates, materials and subcontractor quotesPrepare competitive bids for public agencies, utility owners and private developers, following prevailing wage, DIR and federal/state/local procurement rulesSolicit, evaluate and negotiate supplier and subcontractor pricingAttend pre-bid meetings, site walks and bid reviews, and submit proposals on deadlineWork with project managers, engineers and field crews on constructability and value engineeringMaintain unit costs and the cost database, and support project turnover and change ordersWhat You Bring5+ years of estimating experience in civil grading, earthwork, heavy civil or underground utility constructionExperience estimating grading, site development and horizontal civil projects, including large-scale underground utility workTrack record of government and public works bidding (prevailing wage, DIR), as well as private development bidsProficiency with HeavyBid, B2W, Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift and advanced ExcelAbility to build unit costs from historical production dataSolid understanding of scheduling, sequencing, safety standards and permittingCivil engineering or construction management background a plus; a degree is not requiredOrganized, deadline-driven and a strong communicatorBased in Southern California and able to commute daily to an office in East San Diego CountyCompensation & Benefits$120,000 – $150,000 base, depending on experienceMultiple medical and dental plan optionsVoluntary vision, life and AD&D coverageAflac401(k) with company matchPaid vacation, holiday and sick timeEmployee Assistance ProgramThis is a confidential search. The employer is disclosed to qualified candidates after an initial conversation.