Construction Estimator

Who We Are:

Serving 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.

What You’ll Do…

Under general supervision, the Estimator will identify and prepare project bids in accordance with the project plans, specifications and other listed requirements. This position will require both public and private construction estimating experience for projects up to $70 million in value including management of minority goal requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Estimating

• Identify project leads and obtain project documents,
• Preparation and management of project estimating files
• Perform detailed material takeoffs including utilization of Agtek for earthwork quantities.
• Obtain quotes from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Creation of preliminary project schedule for estimating purposes.
• Attendance of pre-bid meetings as necessary
• Management and documentation of all pre-bid communications
• Prepare detailed Estimates using Heavy Bid.
• Present estimates in bid reviews
• Supervise and mentor estimating staff

Additional Duties

• Travels to jobsites as required.
• Develops and maintains records and documentation of production costs, performance against established standards, and other related metrics.
• Assist with pre-award requirements as necessary.
• Meets with project staff to ensure a seamless transition between estimating and project management.
• Assist project management staff with change order pricing as required

What You’ll Bring…

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.
• Thorough understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
• Thorough understanding of quality building practices.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.
• Proficiency in demonstrating proposals and projects.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once.
• Excellent math and engineering skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good time management skills.
• Strong knowledge of project coordination and scheduling.
• Proficiency in construction estimating techniques.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with HeavyBid estimating software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Minimum 5 years Caltrans experience preferred.
• 10 years of related estimating experience required; supervisory experience preferred.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday
• Weekends as needed

What We Offer:

• Pay: $111,000 - $146,000 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:

Indoor and outdoor as required. Frequent sitting, standing, walking and carrying objects up to 25 pounds is required. Prolonged periods of sitting, standing and working on a computer. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions