united futureSan Diego, CA
Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil Infrastructure
$140,000 - $190,000 per year
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Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil Infrastructure
united futureSan Diego, CA
yesterday
$140,000 - $190,000 per year
Highway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionOther Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionRegulation and Administration of Transportation Programs
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil Infrastructure (Caltrans Specialist)A premier infrastructure contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to manage cost projections, bid preparations, and contract negotiations for major highway, roadway, and airfield construction projects with a heavy focus on public works and state transportation agency compliance.
Salary Range: $140,000 – $190,000 per year (Base salary, dependent on experience)
Location: Southern California (Primary operations out of the San Diego County)
Core Responsibilities:
Caltrans & Public Agency Bidding: Review and interpret Caltrans Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, and Special Provisions to assemble fully compliant, high-production public works bids.
Highway & Roadway Estimation: Compute detailed expenses for heavy highway infrastructure, including mass excavation, structural backfill, precision asphalt paving, concrete structures, and subgrade preparation.
Airfield & Airport Infrastructure: Estimate specialized deliverables for airport construction, such as FAA-compliant runways, taxiways, apron paving, and high-spec underground utilities.
Bid Management & Takeoffs: Lead the assembly of accurate quantity takeoffs, analyze structural plans, and meet strict agency tender deadlines for competitive public bidding.
Crew & Resource Pricing: Apply strong crew-based estimating techniques to calculate precise labor, high-production heavy equipment, and logistical costs for linear paving and grading operations.
Subcontractor Coordination: Engage with DBE/UDBE subcontractors and material vendors to secure competitive pricing while ensuring compliance with Caltrans and FAA contract goals (e.g., traffic control, striping, quality control).Project Tracking: Interpret historical cost data, monitor material price fluctuations, and collaborate with project managers through post-bid transitions.
Job Requirements
Experience:
10+ years of heavy civil estimating and project management experience, with a proven track record in Caltrans highway and airport infrastructure projects.
Technical Knowledge: Deep, working familiarity with Caltrans specifications, FAA regulations, heavy grading, and California public works bidding procedures.
Software Skills: Proficiency in specialized civil estimating software (such as Hard Dollar or HCSS HeavyBid), Primavera P6 scheduling, and Microsoft Excel.
Screening: Successful clearance of a physical ability test and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
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Level
Senior
Salary
$140,000 - $190,000 per year
Location
San Diego, CA
Occupation
Cost Estimators
Industry
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Posted
yesterday