Estimator

Position: Estimator

Location: Folsom, California


Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000/year

Since 1955, we've been solving complex construction challenges as an employee-owned heavy civil contractor based in Folsom, California. Our projects range from building new facilities to rehabilitating historic water conveyance and hydro generation sites. We offer exceptional opportunities to join a skilled construction team working on unique projects throughout Northern California and the western United States.

Role Overview

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing and supporting cost estimates for a variety of construction projects.

Core Duties

- Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits.

- Establish and maintain client relationships, ensuring project bids meet their requirements.

- Review specifications to understand project requirements.

- Identify project-specific factors like schedules, safety requirements, and risk management needs.

- Handle pre-qualification and bid submissions.

- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor bids.

- Prepare detailed estimates covering work processes, hours, materials, and subcontractor selection.

- Maintain clear communication with team members, contractors, engineers, and suppliers during the bidding process.

- Calculate total labor, material, equipment, and insurance costs for bids.

- Input and verify information in estimating software.

- Ensure all bid documents are accurate and submitted on time.

- Participate in project review meetings with clients and project teams.

- Update and manage an estimating database for future projects.

- Collaborate with project teams to review job costs and identify lessons learned.

- Analyze unsuccessful bids to improve future estimating accuracy.

- Maintain professionalism in all interactions according to our Code of Business Conduct.

Qualifications

- 3-5 years of progressive estimating experience.

- Preferably, 3+ years of field construction experience and knowledge of civil construction methods.

- Strong communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.

- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

- Experience with HCSS estimating software is a plus.

- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

- Physically able to conduct field visits and carry up to 75 lbs.

- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

- Authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) with annual stock contributions fully funded by the company.

- 401(K) Retirement Plan with employer match.

- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plans.

- Health Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts.

- Dental and vision plans.

- Company-paid life and disability insurance.

- Cash bonus program.

- Company vehicle.

- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

- Tuition assistance and continuing education programs.

- Employee assistance program.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team and working together on groundbreaking projects.