Salary: $62.16 - $84.64 Hourly
Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Classified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: NK1NN-26
Department: Harbor - (CL)
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION
Applications are available online from Wednesday, June 17, 2026, through 11:59 pm on Friday, July 17, 2026.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Under limited supervision, the Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing estimates, reviewing and analyzing estimates prepared by contractors, verifying consultant estimates for the Harbor Department's Engineering Bureau (EB) program/project portfolio, and potentially managing the Harbor Department's EB internal estimating effort. Prepares estimates of varying levels of detail at all stages of the project lifecycle from capital and project planning through construction closeout; attends project planning and team meetings to provide estimating input as required; assists with the biddability and constructability review of bid documents; attends pre-bid meetings, reviews design specifications and drawings, visits jobsites and in general performs all tasks necessary to determine scope of work, quantities, materials and equipment to be estimated; prepares independent estimates of changes to professional services and construction contracts; compares independent estimates to submitted vendor proposals and prepares an analysis to facilitate resolution of differences during negotiations; supports Construction Manager, as needed, to prepare estimates of punch list work to determine appropriate withholding on construction contracts; maintains all working documents and data to back up estimate figures; develops and updates the Harbor Department's Estimating Policies and Procedures, guidelines, forms, templates, contract language, performance metrics and other standards, including an estimating quality management system; verifies the Harbor Department's cost estimating standards are being followed by Harbor staff and outside consultants and takes corrective action as needed; ensures that estimates are formatted in the Harbor Department's established reporting format and that indirect costs, markups and insurance are included in the estimate; evaluates and selects published estimating guidebooks, estimating database systems, equipment and other accessories, as needed, to efficiently perform estimating functions; establishes and maintains a database of historical pricing from estimates received, contracts awarded and actual costs; identifies and coordinates appropriate estimating staff and/or consultants to perform estimates based on complexity of project and experience of estimator; manages and/or coordinates the preparation of multi-disciplinary estimates by others throughout the bureau, including internal staff and outside consultants. These may include estimates of design, construction, internal staffing, consultants, and other direct costs; manages, coordinates and/or performs the preparation of check estimates using the vendor's Basis of Estimate and the Harbor Department's cost model for the vendor submitted estimates, including change orders; may supervise or act as a lead over subordinate staff; may review and sign off on estimates submitted to Board of Harbor Commissioners and major Change Order independent estimates; reports both verbally and in writing on the efforts of the Estimating Section; performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Candidates must meet ALL the following:

1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field. (proof required)*

AND

1. Seven or more years of experience in estimating the design and construction of large public works or commercial/industrial projects, which includes a minimum of five years' experience estimating construction of projects ranging from $10 million to $100 million.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE

Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to the extent that the experience has prepared the individual to perform the duties of the classification.
A valid driver's license is required.
*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of planning and design processes and construction techniques, means and methods for projects in a marine environment.
• Knowledge of estimating techniques and standards, typical production rates, engineering disciplines, cost control systems and codes of accounts.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Registration as a Professional Engineer and/or certification in cost estimating by a recognized professional organized preferred. Experience with marine projects in a port facility.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying
Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by July 6, 2026, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.
This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available

preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences
If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.

Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
• Credit Union Membership
• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Resumes should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume").Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.The application, supplemental questionnaire, and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline.Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-7008 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email [email protected] and include SENIOR ESTIMATOR in the subject line .Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

• Yes

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field or related field (experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis (proof required)

• Yes, I graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field, and I have attached it to my application.
• No, I did not graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, but I have at least 11 years of professional experience to substitute for the required education.
• No, I do not possess a four-year college degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field, and I do not have at least 11 years of professional experience to substitute for the required education.

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A minimum of seven years of paid, full-time equivalent, and relevant* experience is required. Five years of the required experience must have been gained in estimating construction of projects ranging from $10 million to $100 million. *Relevant experience, such as experience involving primary responsibility for the preparation or review and approval of estimates prepared by contractors, review of bid documents, project planning, project management, construction management, managing and/or coordinating the preparation of multi-disciplinary estimates. Answer the following question:How much relevant experience do you possess?

• No paid relevant experience
• 0 - 11 months of experience
• 1 - 3 years of experience
• 4 - 6 years of experience
• 7 years or more of experience

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A minimum of seven years, paid, full-time equivalent and relevant* experience is required. Five years of the required experience must have been gained in estimating construction of projects ranging from $10 million to $100 million. *Relevant experience, such as experience involving primary responsibility for the preparation or review and approval of estimates prepared by contractors, review of bid documents, project planning, project management, construction management, managing and/or coordinating the preparation of multi-disciplinary estimates. Answer the following question:How much relevant experience do you possess?

• No Experience
• 0 to 11 months of experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 5 years or more of experience

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A minimum of seven years, paid, full-time equivalent and relevant* experience is required. Five years of the required experience must have been gained in estimating construction projects ranging from $10 million to $100 million. *Relevant experience, such as experience involving primary responsibility for the preparation or review and approval of estimates prepared by contractors, review of bid documents, project planning, project management, construction management, managing and/or coordinating the preparation of multi-disciplinary estimates. Describe your relevant experience.To receive credit, incl