Senior Civil Estimator

We are seeking an experienced Civil Earthwork Senior Estimator to join our Southern California Civil Preconstruction team. This role actively participates in 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 development of estimate strategy, cost models, and budget alignment for civil scopes across CMAR, Design-Build, and hard bid pursuits, supporting multiple offices and project teams throughout the region. Build, mentor, and develop estimating talent while helping drive consistency, best practices, and continuous improvement across civil estimating efforts.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate brings strong earthwork estimating expertise, a practical understanding of means and methods, and the ability to collaborate closely with operations, design partners, and trade partners throughout the pursuit process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of earthwork estimating, preconstruction, or self-perform field/estimating experience
• 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 bid and GMP processes
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports, including ability to identify risk elements for evaluation

Benefits

• Possible bonus
• Other benefits