Estimator Heavy Civil Construction

Company Profile:

Based in Atascadero, CA, Kirk Construction is a commercial construction company focused on concrete, reinforced concrete, excavation, underground utilities and site development.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the President, the Heavy Civil Construction Estimator will be responsible for calculating the precise costs of large-scale infrastructure projects to ensure competitive and profitable bidding. The ideal candidate will prepare detailed cost breakdowns by analyzing plans; specifications; site conditions; solicit subcontractor bids; calculate labor, material, and equipment costs, to create accurate, competitive bids; ensure project profitability and alignment with company goals.

Key duties involve quantity take-offs, risk analysis, value engineering and collaborating with project teams for cost control and bid strategy.

• Read, review and understand blueprints, heavy civil plans, specifications and site data for scope and requirements;
• Prepare accurate, detailed estimates for all project phases, including cost projections for labor, materials, equipment, production rates, subcontractors, etc., using project plans and specifications;
• Perform comprehensive measurements of project components involving earthwork, concrete and utilities, to determine material needs;
• Solicit and evaluate quotes from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring full coverage of the project scope;
• Review and understand contract inclusions and exclusions;
• Solicit, evaluate and negotiate bids from vendors, while accurately measuring and calculating quantities of work;
• Identify potential project hurdles (e.g., weather, terrain, regulations) and factor contingencies into the final estimate;
• Ability to clearly explain prepared bids to management and answer questions on construction means and methods;
• Conduct visits to proposed job sites, meet with prospective clients to understand civil scopes of work, access complexity and environment impacts, before final bid submission;
• Identify and analyze potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies;
• Support cost management throughout the project lifecycle;
• Work with engineers, project managers and executive leadership to align bids with company strategy and feasibility.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience as a Heavy Civil Estimator, with experience in bidding earthwork, wet & dry utility and concrete flatwork projects;
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline, preferred;
• Experience with in the private and public works sector, required;
• In-depth knowledge of heavy civil construction processes, materials and methods;
• Proficiency with MS Office Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat;
• Experience with Plan Swift software, preferred;
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Astute time management, attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, planning, effective multi-tasking, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, follow-through and customer service skills;
• Ability to work effectively alone and within a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative team environment;
• Valid CA driver’s license, clean and insurable driving record and own vehicle required.

9:00AM – 4:00PM Monday – Friday

$120,000 - $130,000 DOE for this full-time, exempt position

$250 monthly stipend offered toward company health care coverage for employee only; enrollment eligibility following 60 days of employment;

7 days (56 hours) of annual paid vacation; eligibility of which to start accruing after 90 days of employment during 1st year of employment and rising incrementally thereafter;

5 days (40 hours) standard CA paid sick time, allotted in a lump sum after 90 days of employment and at the beginning of the calendar year;

3 paid public holidays;

Either vehicle or mileage reimbursement provided;

Company cell phone provided.

Atascadero, CA and onsite throughout San Luis Obispo County