Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Heavy Civil Estimator – Earthwork, Grading & Paving

Company: KDW Construction

Location: Livermore, California

Compensation: $125k - $200k DOE

Position Type: Full-Time

KDW Construction is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator with a background in earthwork, grading, and paving to join our team.

This is a key position for an estimator who understands the Northern California construction market and can manage the estimating process from initial opportunity through bid submission and client follow-up. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical estimating skills with the ability to build relationships, communicate directly with clients, and help identify and develop new business opportunities for KDW.

This is not strictly a behind-the-desk estimating position. The Heavy Civil Estimator will represent KDW with clients, industry partners, and the broader construction community and will play an active role in supporting the company's continued growth.

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for earthwork, grading, paving, site development, and related heavy civil scopes
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• Review plans, specifications, geotechnical information, addenda, and other bid documents to determine project requirements and identify potential risks or opportunities.

• Work directly with clients throughout the estimating and preconstruction process.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other industry partners.
• Support KDW's business development efforts by developing new relationships and strengthening existing ones.
• Attend industry events, networking functions, association meetings, and other business-development activities on behalf of KDW.
• Professionally represent KDW and help expand the company's presence and reputation within the California construction market.

• Demonstrated estimating experience involving earthwork, grading, paving, sitework, or related heavy civil construction
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• Experience estimating residential and/or commercial construction projects
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• Prior construction and estimating experience in Northern
  California and a working understanding of the California construction environment.
• Proficiency with HCSS Heavy Bid is required.
• Established relationships within the California construction market are a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

KDW offers a competitive compensation package that is negotiable and dependent upon the candidate's experience, qualifications, industry relationships, and demonstrated estimating capabilities.

Additional compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.

This position offers an opportunity to take an active role in estimating, client relationships, and business development while helping KDW expand its presence in California's heavy civil construction market.

If you have proven experience estimating earthwork, grading, paving, and site-development projects—and enjoy both the technical and relationship-building sides of the construction business,we’d like to hear from you.