Construction Estimator

Job Description

Company

We are a leading heavy civil contractor delivering high-profile transportation and infrastructure projects across the United States. Our expertise includes complex structural work, bridge retrofits, transit systems, and large-scale public infrastructure. We are advancing the Golden Gate Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project, a technically demanding and nationally significant effort to enhance the structural resilience of one of the world’s most iconic bridges.

We are seeking a highly skilled Estimator to support cost development, bid preparation, and project analysis for this landmark project and related bridge / seismic pursuits.

Position Overview

The Estimator will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, performing quantity takeoffs, analyzing subcontractor proposals, and supporting pricing strategies for seismic retrofit scopes, structural work, marine operations, access / rigging systems, and other complex components of the Golden Gate Bridge Retrofit. This role is integral to our execution of a technically challenging heavy civil projects requiring deep attention to detail, accuracy, and constructability.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Cost Development

• Prepare detailed, accurate cost estimates for seismic retrofit components including structural steel, concrete strengthening, anchorage systems, tower modifications, and specialty access systems.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and engineering documents.
• Develop labor, equipment, and material pricing based on historical data, production rates, industry standards, and project conditions.
• Build and maintain estimating templates, cost databases, and production assumptions specific to complex bridge work.

Bid Preparation & Analysis

Technical Evaluation & Constructability

Collaboration & Internal Coordination

Systems, Reporting & Documentation

Qualifications Required

Preferred