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Senior Estimator Heavy Civil Infrastructure

Senior Estimator Heavy Civil Infrastructure

ExcelliSearch, Inc. • San Diego, CA, United States
7 days ago
Salary
$140,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Estimator Heavy Civil Infrastructure (Caltrans Specialist)

A premier infrastructure contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to manage cost projections, bid preparations, and contract negotiations for major highway, roadway, and airfield construction projects with a heavy focus on public works and state transportation agency compliance.

Salary Range: $140,000 $190,000 per year (Base salary, dependent on experience)

Location: Southern California (Primary operations out of the San Diego County)

Core Responsibilities

  • Caltrans & Public Agency Bidding: Review and interpret Caltrans Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, and Special Provisions to assemble fully compliant, high-production public works bids.
  • Highway & Roadway Estimation: Compute detailed expenses for heavy highway infrastructure, including mass excavation, structural backfill, precision asphalt paving, concrete structures, and subgrade preparation.
  • Airfield & Airport Infrastructure: Estimate specialized deliverables for airport construction, such as FAA-compliant runways, taxiways, apron paving, and high-spec underground utilities.
  • Bid Management & Takeoffs: Lead the assembly of accurate quantity takeoffs, analyze structural plans, and meet strict agency tender deadlines for competitive public bidding.
  • Crew & Resource Pricing: Apply strong crew-based estimating techniques to calculate precise labor, high-production heavy equipment, and logistical costs for linear paving and grading operations.
  • Subcontractor Coordination: Engage with DBE/UDBE subcontractors and material vendors to secure competitive pricing while ensuring compliance with Caltrans and FAA contract goals (e.g., traffic control, striping, quality control).
  • Project Tracking: Interpret historical cost data, monitor material price fluctuations, and collaborate with project managers through post-bid transitions.

Job Requirements

  • Experience: 10+ years of heavy civil estimating and project management experience, with a proven track record in Caltrans highway and airport infrastructure projects.
  • Technical Knowledge: Deep, working familiarity with Caltrans specifications, FAA regulations, heavy grading, and California public works bidding procedures.
  • Software Skills: Proficiency in specialized civil estimating software (such as Hard Dollar or HCSS HeavyBid), Primavera P6 scheduling, and Microsoft Excel.
  • Screening: Successful clearance of a physical ability test and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
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