Estimator - Civil Grading

ESTIMATOR - CIVIL / GRADING

Confidential Search | San Diego County, CA | On-Site | Direct Hire

Hiring on behalf of an established Southern California infrastructure contractor. The employer is disclosed to candidates who move forward.

THE ROLE

Estimate large-scale civil and grading work: mass excavation, earthwork, site development and the paving and underground scopes that come with it. You own bids from takeoff through submission and stay involved once the job is awarded.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Read plans, specifications and geotechnical reports and build a complete scope

Run earthwork take-offs and cut and fill analysis in digital takeoff software

Price grading, excavation, import and export, site concrete and paving scopes

Solicit and level subcontractor and supplier quotes

Build and submit competitive bid packages on schedule

Walk sites and attend pre-bid meetings to catch conditions the plans do not show

Hand off awarded work to operations and support budgets, buyout and change orders

Track bid results and actual costs to sharpen future pricing

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

5+ years estimating heavy civil, grading or earthwork projects

Comfortable pricing large-scale mass grading and site development

Digital takeoff and earthwork modeling software experience

Strong Excel; scheduling software a plus

Able to read civil plans, cross sections and geotechnical reports

Public works or private development experience in Southern California

Degree in construction management or civil engineering preferred; equivalent field experience considered

COMPENSATION

$120,000-$150,000 base depending on experience, plus medical, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation, holiday and sick time.