Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

JOIN THE WEST COAST’S PREMIER SUSTAINABILITY-DRIVEN INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY. OWN YOUR FUTURE nded in 1989, PRS has grown from a pioneering force in cold in-place recycling to a full-service, sustainability-driven infrastructure company. With operations across the Western U.S., we’ve led the industry in reducing environmental impact while delivering unmatched pavement solutions in a variety of settings. These include roadways, major civic projects, and commercial real estate.

Wherever there’s pavement, there’s PRS.

• Research, identify, and execute new jobs to bid, and identify risks and opportunities specific to each potential new job.
• Solicit proposals from various subcontractors and assist in managing them through all phases of the project.
• Create and deliver project estimates that include labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor pricing.
• Review contract documents to ensure all inclusions, exclusions, pricing, and any special requirements are being met prior to execution.
• Procure and manage subcontractors and materials, completing quality take offs, and verifying supply quantities.
• Communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders, including, but not limited to, fellow employees, operations, subcontractors, customers, and onsite personnel.
• Invoice customers for work completed in a pay period, manage margins on projects, approve subcontractor pay applications, submit cost to complete projects each month, and manage all change order work.
• Follow project start-up and close-out procedures ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, documents are submitted, and the project meets all applicable standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Proven experience as a construction estimator.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort interacting with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Strong computer skills including standard Microsoft Office applications, estimating software and scheduling software.
• Ability to motivate and foster relationships to enhance a cooperative team environment.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with customer representatives and officials from local agencies and private sector clients that will lead to long term partnerships.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and job-related disputes in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
• Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts.
• Comfortable with numbers and technology.
• Excellent knowledge of bid software.
• Great attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Valid CA Driver license and acceptable driving record.

• 5‑7 years’ experience in construction estimating with a minimum of 2 years of estimating experience with an emphasis on public/private sector paving, recycling, grading and/or earthwork.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction science or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates.
• Knowledge and efficiency in the following Software:
  Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Takeoff Software.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction.
• Must have good business written and oral communication skills and effective listening skills.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms; frequently required to stand, walk, talk, or hear; regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

ESOP Retirement Benefits are extended to all employees with participation after one year of service. A typical discretionary annual company contribution can range from 10% to 15% of your annual salary. 401K Retirement Benefits are extended to all Non-union employees. Health, Dental, and Vision as well as other supplemental health insurance. PTO and Holiday Pay. Opportunities for career advancement. On the job training provided to all employees.

Work for an industry leader in various disciplines and markets.

USD $85,000.00 – USD $ /Yr.