Estimator
Corona, CA

Summary

The Estimator will be responsible for organizing a strategic plan for pursuit of identified projects and preparing and supervising the preparation of bids and preliminary schedules to assist in the estimating process.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide cost estimation on projects.
• Prepare estimates by reviewing proposals, plans, specifications and related documents.
• Identify and compute labor, material, time and costs by analyzing specifications.
• Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier quotes and estimates with project management.
• Prepare estimates at different levels of completion.
• Close public agency bids including subcontractor and material quote analysis and selection.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 6+ years as a Project Engineer or Project Manager for heavy civil projects.

• 4+ years estimating public works bids including Caltrans and City/County Agency work.
• 2+ years working with CPM schedules including creating baseline schedules and updating progress schedules.

• 3+ years experience working with HCSS Heavybid.

• Experience with earthwork – mass grading for site work, highway cut/fill/import/export.
• Experience with underground utilities – storm drain, water, sewer and related minor structures.
• Knowledge in bridge and retaining wall construction.
• Work experience in roads, dams, mining, railroad, storm water channels.
• Work experience on an estimating team for project bids of $20-300M.

• Proficient with Autocad, AgTek, Bluebeam, Primavera and Microsoft programs.
• Ability to review and address technical issues with solutions in a timely manner.
• Works well in a group environment, encourages individuals at all organizational levels, and fosters a team approach.
• Excellent communication skills.