SENIOR ESTIMATOR

Salary: $62.16 - $84.64 Hourly
Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Classified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: NK1NN-26
Department: Harbor - (CL)
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


DESCRIPTION
Applications are available online from Wednesday, June 17, 2026, EXTENDED through 11:59 pm on Friday, August 21, 2026.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Under limited supervision, the Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing estimates, reviewing and analyzing estimates prepared by contractors, verifying consultant estimates for the Harbor Department's Engineering Bureau (EB) program/project portfolio, and potentially managing the Harbor Department's EB internal estimating effort. Prepares estimates of varying levels of detail at all stages of the project lifecycle from capital and project planning through construction closeout; attends project planning and team meetings to provide estimating input as required; assists with the biddability and constructability review of bid documents; attends pre-bid meetings, reviews design specifications and drawings, visits jobsites and in general performs all tasks necessary to determine scope of work, quantities, materials and equipment to be estimated; prepares independent estimates of changes to professional services and construction contracts; compares independent estimates to submitted vendor proposals and prepares an analysis to facilitate resolution of differences during negotiations; supports Construction Manager, as needed, to prepare estimates of punch list work to determine appropriate withholding on construction contracts; maintains all working documents and data to back up estimate figures; develops and updates the Harbor Department's Estimating Policies and Procedures, guidelines, forms, templates, contract language, performance metrics and other standards, including an estimating quality management system; verifies the Harbor Department's cost estimating standards are being followed by Harbor staff and outside consultants and takes corrective action as needed; ensures that estimates are formatted in the Harbor Department's established reporting format and that indirect costs, markups and insurance are included in the estimate; evaluates and selects published estimating guidebooks, estimating database systems, equipment and other accessories, as needed, to efficiently perform estimating functions; establishes and maintains a database of historical pricing from estimates received, contracts awarded and actual costs; identifies and coordinates appropriate estimating staff and/or consultants to perform estimates based on complexity of project and experience of estimator; manages and/or coordinates the preparation of multi-disciplinary estimates by others throughout the bureau, including internal staff and outside consultants. These may include estimates of design, construction, internal staffing, consultants, and other direct costs; manages, coordinates and/or performs the preparation of check estimates using the vendor's Basis of Estimate and the Harbor Department's cost model for the vendor submitted estimates, including change orders; may supervise or act as a lead over subordinate staff; may review and sign off on estimates submitted to Board of Harbor Commissioners and major Change Order independent estimates; reports both verbally and in writing on the efforts of the Estimating Section; performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Candidates must meet ALL the following:

1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field. (proof required)*

AND

1. Seven or more years of experience in estimating the design and construction of large public works or commercial/industrial projects, which includes a minimum of five years' experience estimating construction of projects ranging from $10 million to $100 million.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE

Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to the extent that the experience has prepared the individual to perform the duties of the classification.
A valid driver's license is required.
*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of planning and design processes and construction techniques, means and methods for projects in a marine environment.
• Knowledge of estimating techniques and standards, typical production rates, engineering disciplines, cost control systems and codes of accounts.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Registration as a Professional Engineer and/or certification in cost estimating by a recognized professional organized preferred. Experience with marine projects in a port facility.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying
Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by July 6, 2026, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.
This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available

preferences and eligibility criteria here:
If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
This information is available in an alternative format by request at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at View phone number on click.appcast.io. For the hearing impaired, call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.
NK1NN-26 SE:LB HR Approval 06/03/2026
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
• Credit Union Membership
• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Resumes should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume").Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.The application, supplemental questionnaire, and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline.Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at View phone number on click.appcast.io during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email View email address on click.appcast.io and include SENIOR ESTIMATOR in the subject line . Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

• Yes

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field or related field (experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis (proof required)

• Yes, I graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field, and I have attached it to my application.
• No, I did not graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, but I have at least 11 years of professional experience to substitute for the required education.
• No, I do not possess a four-year college degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field, and I do not have at least 11 years of professional experience to substitute for the required education.

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A minimum of seven years of paid, full-time equivalent, and relevant* experience is required. Five years of the required experience must have been gained in estimating construction of projects ranging from $10 million to $100 million. *Relevant experience, such as experience involving primary responsibility for the preparation or review and approval of estimates prepared by contractors, review of bid documents, project planning, project management, construction management, managing and/or coordinating the preparation of multi-disciplinary estimates. Answer the following question: How much relevant experience do you possess?

• No paid relevant experience
• 0 - 11 months of experience
• 1 - 3 years of experience
• 4 - 6 years of experience
• 7 years or more of experience

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A minimum of seven years, paid, full-time equivalent and relevant* experience is required. Five years of the required experience must have been gained in estimating construction of projects ranging from $10 million to $100 million. *Relevant experience, such as experience involving primary responsibility for the preparation or review and approval of estimates prepared by contractors, review of bid documents, project planning, project management, construction management, managing and/or coordinating the preparation of multi-disciplinary estimates. Answer the following question: How much relevant experience do you possess?

• No Experience
• 0 to 11 months of experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 5 years or more of experience

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A minimum of seven years, paid, full-time equivalent and relevant* experience is required. Five years of the required experience must have been gained in estimating construction projects ranging from $10 million to $100 million. *Relevant experience, such as experience involving primary responsibility for the preparation or review and approval of estimates prepared by contractors, review of bid documents, project planning, project management, construction management, managing and/or coordinating the preparation of multi-disciplinary estimates. Describe your relevant experience. To receive credit, include the following information per qualifying experience describing your experience related to the requirements of Senior Estimator. Do not copy and paste your resume . 1) Employer Name 2)Your Job Title 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year) 4) Related duties performed for the position held. Your responses must be complete to receive credit for this experience. Incomplete responses may not receive credit. If you do not have any related experience, please indicate with NONE .
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Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (OPTONAL):

• Registration as a Professional Engineer
• Certification in cost estimating by a recognized professional organization
• Experience with marine projects in a port facility

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (OPTIONAL): Please describe in detail your experience in each of the desirable qualification area(s) selected above.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete.Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.
For information on evaluation services:

• Yes

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The City of Long Beach offers local hiring preference points to applicants who meet certain criteria, including residency, higher education, internal non-career employment, and completion of internships or apprenticeships. If you would like to be considered for these points for SENIOR ESTIMATOR, NeoGov Job Number: NK1NN-26, please complete the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the following link: and upload any required verification documents in PDF format. Note: You will need to reference NeoGov Job Number: NK1NN-26. Incomplete questionnaires or missing documents will result in your application being reviewed without the application of local hiring preference points. For any questions or for more information, please call the Talent Acquisition help desk at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit . Please select one of the following options to confirm your status regarding the local hiring preference points:

• I have completed the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the link provided and submitted all required documents for consideration of local hiring preference points.
• I have reviewed the eligibility criteria, and the local hiring preference points do not apply to me.I do not wish to be considered for local hiring preference points, even if eligible.

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By answering "yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online.If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the Talent Acquisition Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

• Yes

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By answering "Yes" and submitting this application, I certify the following: 1) I have personally completed the information provided and it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.I understand and acknowledge the statements above.

• Yes

Required Question