Estimator – Civil Grading

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software placement groupSan Diego (CA)

Cost Estimators Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

SENIORITY

Lead

SALARY

$120,000 per year

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About the role

Location: San Diego County, CA |Schedule:

Full-time, On-Site |Compensation:$120,000-$150,000 base depending on experience

Overview: An established Southern California infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead bids for large-scale civil and grading projects, including mass excavation, earthwork, site development, and related paving and underground scopes. This person will own the estimating process from takeoff through award and stay engaged as the job moves into execution.

What you'll do:

Read plans, specifications and geotechnical reports to build a complete project scope
Run earthwork take-offs and cut and fill analysis using 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 identify conditions not shown on plans
Hand off awarded work to operations and support budgets, buyout and change orders
Track bid results and actual costs to improve future pricing accuracy

Required qualifications:

5+ years estimating heavy civil, grading or earthwork projects
Experience pricing large-scale mass grading and site development
Digital takeoff and earthwork modeling software experience
Strong Excel skills
Ability to read civil plans, cross sections and geotechnical reports
Public works or private development experience in Southern California

Preferred qualifications: Scheduling software experience a plus Degree in construction management or civil engineering preferred; equivalent field experience considered

Compensation and benefits:

$120,000-$150,000 base depending on experience
Medical, dental and vision coverage 401(k) with company match
Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
Why this role

This is an opportunity to own large-scale civil and grading bids from takeoff through award and stay involved as projects move into operations, with a competitive base salary and full benefits.

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