Estimator - Civil Grading

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 scopeRun earthwork take-offs and cut and fill analysis in digital takeoff softwarePrice grading, excavation, import and export, site concrete and paving scopesSolicit and level subcontractor and supplier quotesBuild and submit competitive bid packages on scheduleWalk sites and attend pre-bid meetings to catch conditions the plans do not showHand off awarded work to operations and support budgets, buyout and change ordersTrack bid results and actual costs to sharpen future pricingWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR5+ years estimating heavy civil, grading or earthwork projectsComfortable pricing large-scale mass grading and site developmentDigital takeoff and earthwork modeling software experienceStrong Excel; scheduling software a plusAble to read civil plans, cross sections and geotechnical reportsPublic works or private development experience in Southern CaliforniaDegree in construction management or civil engineering preferred; equivalent field experience consideredCOMPENSATION$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.