Estimator

Estimator

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Department: Water

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Long Beach

Compensation: $115,000 - $140,000 / year

Description

Be an instrumental part of an estimating team for preparing cost estimates for bidding of heavy civil public works construction projects with a focus on water, wastewater and stormwater ranging from $5 million to $250 million+ including all essential elements and steps necessary for a successful bid; receiving and reviewing bid documents; assuming responsibilities for estimate development from quantity takeoffs to bid submission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Working as part of a Team as part of a coordinated effort
• Perform and direct Take-Off efforts for assigned portions of the estimate including civil, structural concrete, and mechanical equipment.
• Review all specifications and schedule/constraints to understand work requirements
• Develop and submit pre-bid questions and RFI's to Owner
• Review and evaluate plans to develop work approach, schedule and identify risks or omissions. Develop questions for clarification.
• Prepare assigned portions of the estimate including research of past production information.
• Analyze scope, develop bid packages and direct solicitation, of subcontractors and suppliers for assigned portions of the estimate.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for quantity, price and verify scope coverage and inclusions/exclusions.
• Present assigned portion of estimate in the In-House Review and, if applicable, the Joint Venture Review. This includes scope overview, key considerations/risk, schedule and general approach.
• Prepare cost estimates for both hard-money and negotiated work, to include cost estimate preparation utilizing Estimating Software (currently HCSS), analyzing, and establishing means, methods, production rates, and schedules.
• Coordination with other Estimators and Consultants
• Assist in preparation of sketches, illustrations, and composites for use in estimate preparation and review.
• Close-Out (prepare plug or self-perform vs. actual quoted price comparisons), or direct close-out of, assigned portions of the work.
• Support project handoff after award.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

**Please note--Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility. **

Requirements:

• 5+ years of construction experience or equivalent combinations of technical training and construction experience are required but exposure, experience, or internships are all beneficial to your candidacy.
• Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation, take-off, MS-Excel software, construction means, methods, and productions, scheduling, and common sense are a must.
• Knowledge of MS-Word, P-6 Scheduling, MS-PowerPoint, Agtek, Bluebeam, and/or HCSS software are pluses.
• Experience in Heavy Civil, water and wastewater construction is preferred.
• Interest or experience in heavy civil, water and wastewater estimating and construction is ideal.
• Must be able to navigate uneven terrain for pre-bid site investigations.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Strong communication skills required for interaction with owners, subcontractors, vendors and internal team members.
• Strong written skills; bid package responses, RFI's, project summaries and scope analysis.

Preferences:

• Civil, Mechanical and other related Engineering or Construction Management Degree (preferred) or alternative field exposure/experience will be considered in place of a degree.
• Experience as a Field Engineer on heavy/civil construction projects.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

NOTE:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

What we have to offer:

• Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
• We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.**Benefits and employee costs are subject to change
• HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
• Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.