Senior Estimator- Highways/Airfield

Job Description

Job Description

Job Category: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Salary: $120,000 – $150,000(DOE)Base +Benefits +Allowances and Bonus!
Schedule: Monday–Friday

BBSI has partnered with a trusted leader in California’s concrete  repair  industry—specializing in concrete sawing, joint sealing, and structural restoration for  highway, airfield, and commercial projects. As a family-owned business with exceptionally low turnover, we are known for our commitment to quality, integrity, and treating employees like family.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced  Senior Estimator to join our amazing team. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with expertise in civil concrete repair, highway/airfield work, and long-term capital improvement projects.

Reporting directly to ownership, this individual will estimate, manage, and oversee concrete repair projects from bid preparation through closeout—ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards. This position is pivotal as the organization transitions to its third generation of leadership and pursues accelerated growth.

Essential Duties:

• Prepare accurate take-offs, cost estimates, scopes of work, and proposals for highway, airfield, and commercial concrete repair projects.
• Review plans, job specifications, and perform computer-based quantity take-offs.
• Manage awarded projects through scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, and client communication.
• Ensure projects meet company standards for timeliness, profitability, and quality.
• Oversee documentation, reporting, and project controls from start to finish.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and agency partners.
• Support field teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project execution.
• Wear multiple hats as needed in a collaborative, cross-trained team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating and project management experience in concrete repair, civil construction, or similar fields.
• Strong ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Experience with  Caltrans, airfield, or highway concrete paving projects is highly desirable.
• Proficient in Excel and computer-based take-off programs.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple long-term and fast-turn projects simultaneously.
• Motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a high-performing, family-oriented team.

Why Join our Organization?

• Industry-leading reputation with major clients including  Caltrans, LAWA, City of Los Angeles, and military bases statewide .
• Stability and longevity—employees build careers here, not stepping stones.
• Growing organization with leadership transition opportunities and expanded responsibilities for the right person.
• Work in an environment where your expertise is valued and your impact is seen.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary (based on experience)
• Bonus Program: Lucrative annual bonuses (paid every year for 42+ years)
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision PAID for employee  and family
• Company Vehicle & Credit Card
• Paid Vacation, Sick leave, and Holidays
• Long-term career growth in a thriving, financially strong organization

For immediate consideration, call/text JP View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

BBSI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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BBSI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
California applicants: to see how we protect your data, visit our website at -notice-california-applicants.

Company Description

BBSI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\r\nCalifornia applicants: to see how we protect your data, visit our website at