Murrieta, CA, US
Emp Type: Full time / Direct Hire
Industry: CONSTRUCTION
Salary: 140,000 - 160,000 Annual
1 week ago
JOB DESCRIPTION
ABOUT US
This is an established grading and demolition subcontractor serving Southern California public works, with a heavy focus on K-12 and community college prevailing wage projects.
THE ROLE
We're hiring a Chief Estimator - Heavy Civil / Public Works
RESPONSIBILITIES
Independently prepare and price competitive bids for grading and demolition jobs
Review bid invitations and lead go/no go decisions
Manage takeoff technicians and keep quantities on schedule
Lead, coach, and review the work of other estimators
Run weekly sales meetings and build sales KPI reporting
Hand off won projects to project management with clear scope and risk notes
Attend job walks, outreach events, and client visits
REQUIREMENTS
12+ years of heavy civil estimating experience in grading and demolition
Proven ability to independently bid jobs start to finish
Experience with public works and prevailing wage estimating, K-12 a plus
Strong leadership presence; comfortable training and reviewing other estimators
Proficiency with professional estimating software