Senior Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Competitive Pay | Flexible Hours | Small Team Culture | Long-Term Career Growth

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Salary : $130,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us :

We are a California-based earthwork contractor focused on delivering high-quality site development services. With extensive experience and proven capabilities, our team is known for adapting to complex site conditions and effectively coordinating with other trades to ensure efficient project execution. Committed to safety, innovation, and operational excellence, we aim to set the standard in the earthwork industry.

Why join us?

Why Join Us?

Competitive compensation based on experience and capability.

Flexible work hours and location – we care about results, not micromanagement.

Small, high-performing team with a great culture and shared values.

Strong pipeline of work ($20M in backlog) and a clear path for career growth.

Opportunity to directly impact the business and be part of its continued success.

Job Details

As our Senior Earthwork Estimator, you’ll take the lead on preconstruction efforts related to grading, mass excavation, and site development. You’ll work closely with ownership and operations leadership to analyze plans, build bids, and set projects up for success. You’ll also help improve internal processes and mentor junior team members as the department grows.

Lead earthwork quantity takeoffs and build accurate estimates using AGTEK and other tools.

Review civil plans, topographic surveys, and soils / geotech reports in detail.

Prepare cost breakdowns, scope clarifications, and value engineering options.

Attend pre-bid meetings and engage with owners, GCs, engineers, and subcontractors as needed.

Collaborate with field teams to ensure continuity between estimating and operations.

Provide guidance and mentoring to junior estimators or takeoff specialists.

Support business development with conceptual estimates and budgeting.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in earthwork or sitework estimating (mass grading, cut / fill, export / import, etc.).

Expert-level proficiency in AGTEK is required.

Deep understanding of civil plans, survey data, and construction logistics.

Ability to work independently and take ownership of your workload and schedule.

Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through.

Desire to grow with the company and help shape its future estimating operations.

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Company Description

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.\r\n\r\nFounded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).\r\n\r\nReady to find a good job? Create your profile today at Jobot.com.