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Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Ellaway Blues ConsultingRiverside, CA, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our team and lead the pursuit of complex, large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects . This role is critical in developing accurate cost estimates, evaluating risks, and shaping competitive proposals for projects that include highways, bridges, underground utilities, water / wastewater systems, site development, and other heavy civil scopes.

As a Senior Estimator, you will collaborate closely with executives, project managers, business development, and field operations teams to deliver winning bids while ensuring constructability and cost efficiency. This is a leadership role with the opportunity to mentor junior estimators and play a key part in the company’s continued growth and success in the heavy civil market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation of detailed cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects, including earthwork, utilities, paving, concrete, and structures.
  • Review design documents, specifications, and project requirements to identify scope, risks, and opportunities.
  • Develop quantity take-offs, pricing, and subcontractor / vendor solicitations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
  • Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations.
  • Oversee preparation of bid proposals, budgets, schedules, and cash flow projections.
  • Collaborate with operations and project management teams to ensure seamless project handoff.
  • Provide mentoring and guidance to junior estimators and support staff.
  • Stay current with market pricing, industry trends, and construction means and methods.
  • Contribute to strategic business development by analyzing competitors, market positioning, and bid strategies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction, including highways, bridges, utilities, or site development.
  • Proven ability to prepare accurate, detailed estimates for projects ranging from $10M–$200M+.
  • Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, materials, and market pricing .
  • Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., HCSS HeavyBid, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, or similar).
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Strong leadership ability with experience mentoring or managing a team.
  • Why Join Us

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile civil infrastructure projects.
  • Collaborative culture focused on innovation, safety, and excellence.
  • Career growth and leadership development opportunities within a respected contractor.
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