Chief Estimator – Heavy Civil / Public Works

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Chief Estimator – Heavy Civil / Public Works

  • 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