Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Civil Earthwork Estimating Manager to join our Southern California Civil Preconstruction team. This role leads and manages the development of conceptual budgets, cost models, GMP estimates, and competitive bids for earthwork scopes with an emphasis on site demolition, earthwork, grading, and related self-perform and subcontracted work.
What You Will Do
Lead the preparation of detailed earthwork cost models, conceptual budgets, GMP estimates, and competitive bids for site demolition, mass grading, excavation, export/import, and related civil scopes across CMAR, Design-Build, and hard bid pursuits.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience managing teams, earthwork estimating expertise, a practical understanding of means and methods, and the ability to collaborate with operations, design partners, and trade partners throughout the pursuit process.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of earthwork estimating, preconstruction or self-perform field/estimating experience
- 5+ years of experience leading, managing, and developing teams
- Experience leading successful teams, including development of direct and indirect reports
- Experience preparing conceptual estimates, detailed estimates, GMPs, and hard bids for earthwork scopes
- Technical knowledge of earthwork construction and ability to quantify and accurately price demolition, earthwork, grading, and related civil scopes
- Technical knowledge of earthwork construction, with specific experience in understanding and articulating means and methods, productions, crews, and equipment
- General knowledge of construction principles and processes, as well as negotiated/hard bids and GMP processes
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports, including ability to identify risk elements for evaluation
- Knowledge of estimating software and takeoff software similar to HCSS HeavyBid, HardDollar, AGTEK, B2W, Trimble Business Center, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, and Primavera P6 platforms
- Knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint
- Strong math and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Strong ability to collaborate in a team environment, including developing, coaching, and leading others
- Strong ability to build trust and influence with others both internally and externally
- Strong ability to be flexible, adaptable, and proactive with all stakeholders during the pursuit process
Benefits
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