Join a growing heavy civil contracting company that has built its reputation on delivering high-quality earthwork and site development projects throughout California. This is an opportunity to work directly with company leadership, play a key role in winning new work, and contribute to complex commercial and residential site development projects.
Earthwork Estimator Benefits and Compensation
Competitive base salary: $110,000$160,000, depending on experience and Agtek proficiency
Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to bid volume and profitability
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off and company holidays
Stable, collaborative, team-oriented work environment
Direct exposure to company ownership and executive decision-making
Opportunity to work on large-scale commercial and residential earthwork projects
Long-term career growth with an established California contractor
Full-time, exempt, in-office position
Earthwork Estimator Requirements & Qualifications Must Haves
57+ years of earthwork, grading, excavation, or heavy civil estimating experience
Expert proficiency with Agtek for earthwork takeoffs and mass haul modeling
Strong understanding of grading, excavation, cut/fill balancing, and site development operations
Ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs from civil plans and specifications
Experience reviewing grading plans, geotechnical reports, and soils reports to identify project risks
Proven ability to develop complete estimates including labor, equipment, materials, trucking, and subcontractor pricing
Experience preparing competitive bids while managing multiple deadlines simultaneously
Strong knowledge of earthmoving equipment production rates and field operations
Ability to conduct mass haul analysis and optimize cut/fill strategies
Experience participating in site walks and evaluating existing field conditions before bidding
Ability to coordinate vendor and subcontractor pricing while maintaining strong industry relationships
Strong organizational, analytical, mathematical, and communication skills
Ability to successfully transition awarded projects to operations and project management teams
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Prepare detailed grading, excavation, import/export, erosion control, and sitework estimates
Build complete bid packages for negotiated and competitive projects
Perform Agtek takeoffs and mass haul analysis for complex earthmoving operations
Evaluate project plans and specifications to identify scope gaps, risks, and pricing assumptions
Coordinate subcontractor and supplier quotations
Develop bid strategies alongside company leadership
Maintain estimating databases, bid logs, and historical cost information
Support value engineering efforts during preconstruction
Assist with project handoff and budget development after award
Earthwork Estimator Preferred Background & Skills
Experience estimating large commercial site development projects
Background working for a self-performing earthwork contractor
Experience with HCSS HeavyBid or similar estimating software
Knowledge of California prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon requirements
Field experience in grading or heavy civil construction
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
Experience working closely with project management and operations teams throughout pre-construction and project turnover
Earthwork Estimator • Simi Valley, CA, United States
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