Chief Estimator

Chief Estimator

Elite Earthworks & Engineering is an established grading and demolition subcontractor serving Southern California public works, with a heavy focus on K-12 and community college prevailing wage projects.

We're hiring a Chief Estimator to lead our estimating department and remain hands on in the bidding itself. This is a senior, working leadership role, not an oversight position. The right candidate steps in day one, independently bids and prices heavy grading and demolition work, and is the person the team turns to for training and bid reviews.

Independently prepare and price competitive bids for grading and demolition jobs

Review bid invitations and lead go/no go decisions

Manage takeoff technicians and keep quantities on schedule

Lead, coach, and review the work of other estimators

Run weekly sales meetings and build sales KPI reporting

Hand off won projects to project management with clear scope and risk notes

Attend job walks, outreach events, and client visits

12+ years of heavy civil estimating experience in grading and demolition

Proven ability to independently bid jobs start to finish

Experience with public works and prevailing wage estimating, K-12 a plus

Strong leadership presence; comfortable training and reviewing other estimators

Proficiency with professional estimating software