Chief Estimator

About the job

Who We Are :

Since 1997 We have successfully served clients across California and has helped build communities as a respected full-service General Engineering Contractor. We take pride in successfully owning and managing one of the largest equipment fleets in California as well as being a vertically integrated Heavy Civil Contractor specializing in Road & Highway, Emergency Response, Railway Infrastructure, Utility Infrastructure, Alternative Energy, Airport, Environmental Remediation, and Heavy Equipment Rental.

It is by design that we are known for our expertise and quality. It's how we are built with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with an approach that puts quality and safety at the centre of everything we do, we're just built to be better.

Joining the team will provide you with a career that gives you ownership. As a 100% employee-owned company, We empowers every employee to take ownership in their future. When we say our value is in our employees, we mean it literally. Building long-term success one project at a time and by working together and owning it, we all share in our successes. Own your future by joining our team

What You'll Do

The Chief Estimator will prepare civil estimates by performing take-offs, gathering proposals, plans, specifications, and related documents. Identifies lab or, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, plans, specifications, and related documents. Computes costs by analysing labour, material, subcontractor, vendor, and time requirements. Performs pre-construction duties as needed to assist in management of site jobs including obtaining permits, project buyout, issuing subcontracts, generating schedules, and procuring site materials.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Duties include all aspects of Estimating, Project Bid Processing, Project Document Handling, Bid Proposals, Subcontracting, including :

Estimating

Project Bid Processing

Project Document Handling

Preparing Bid Proposals

Subcontracting

Change Order Coordination

Additional Duties

What We're Looking For

Understanding Project Scope : An Estimator with an understanding of the project inside and out, to include project goals and objectives, phases & subphases, and required resources so that all of the important costs are included.

An Estimator who Pays Close Attention to Project Details : Our ideal Estimator must pay close attention to details when creating accurate estimates to ensure every possible expense is accounted for.

Clear Communication : The ability to clearly communicate is important for transparency, avoiding misunderstandings, and ultimately creating accurate estimates.

Time Management : Construction project estimators typically are balancing multiple estimating jobs at once, so being self-disciplined with your time management is important for completing estimates in a timely manner.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications :

Education and Experience :

Work Schedule : Full-time

Monday through Friday

Weekends as needed

What We Offer :

Pay : $123,000 - $182,000 per year

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

401(k) with matching

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible Spending & Health Savings accounts

Life insurance

Paid time off

Important Notes :

This position is based in Arroyo Grande, CA, and requires full-time, in-office / on-site presence. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

We are seeking qualified candidates that are available to start immediately.

We strongly prefer local candidates or those with prior plans to relocate.

Selected candidates for all positions must submit to post offer pre-employment drug / alcohol screen.

Work Environment :

Salary : $123,000 - $182,000