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:
Bachelor's 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 driver's 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
.
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:
Bachelor's 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 driver's 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
.