Senior Estimator

Corona, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Senior Estimator leads the planning coordination and development of detailed and accurate project cost estimates. This individual serves as a key resource in analyzing data evaluating cost drivers and preparing clear comprehensive estimate reviews and presentations. This role is based in Corona CA and reports directly to the Chief Estimator.

Essential Job Functions

Prepare comprehensive cost estimates for wet pipeline projects ensuring all required components-management services equipment materials construction operations and related costs-are accurately captured.
Attend client pre-bid meetings and jobsite visits documenting all relevant verbal and written information communicated during the pre-bid and RFQ process.
Develop project cost estimates using client RFQ documents drawings and all information gathered throughout the bidding and award stages.
Clearly explain the basis of each estimate including labor hour assumptions resource requirements and task-level cost drivers.
Maintain strong communication with internal departments project managers and clients regarding all estimating activities.
Apply approved costing methodologies data and systems to produce detailed estimate breakdowns for use by project managers and project teams.
Support the growth and development of Estimators and support staff through training guidance and mentorship.
Collaborate with BPC teams throughout the project lifecycle by assisting with change orders takeoffs constructability reviews and cost forecasting.
Coordinate and evaluate bid submissions.
Provide interim departmental oversight when required.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned. Responsibilities may be modified or added based on operational needs and business priorities.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering Business or related field preferred.
Equivalent progressive estimating experience may be substituted.

Experience:

5 8 years of construction estimating experience required.
Experience estimating underground utilities wet utilities pipeline grading or civil construction strongly preferred.
Experience serving as a lead estimator on complex projects preferred.

Licenses/Certifications (if applicable):

Valid California drivers license required.
Professional estimating certifications preferred but not required (CPE DBIA etc.).

Skills:

Advanced ability to read and interpret plans profiles and technical specifications.
Advanced proficiency with estimating and takeoff software (HCSS B2W PlanSwift or similar).
Strong financial acumen production analysis and cost modeling skills.
Strong leadership mentoring and technical guidance abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple bids priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
High level of organization accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial personnel and competitive business information.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Requirements:
This position is primarily sedentary to light work in nature. The employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard telephone and office equipment and occasionally stand walk bend or reach. The employee may occasionally lift or move office materials such as files binders laptops or boxes of supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.