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Chief Estimator - Tunneling
Job in
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90079, USA
Listed on 2026-06-15
Listing for:
Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-15
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor -
Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Chief Estimator to join our office in Sylmar, CA office
About Frontier-Kemper Excellence in Underground and Heavy Civil Construction At Frontier-Kemper, we specialize in heavy civil construction, tunneling and underground mine development. We are known for our expertise in the engineering and construction of deep shafts and tunnels of all sizes and complexity. Our goal is to be the industry’s best source, and best value, for complete turn-key construction, engineering and design-build services and related products.
Across North America, notable projects include The Purple Line Extensions section 3 in Los Angeles, Water Tunnel number 3 in New York City, Eagle Mountain Gas Pipeline and Kemano T2 tunneling projects in British Columbia, Canada, the Inter-Quarry Tunnel in Leesburg, VA and the Century Mine in Volga, WV.Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent
DESCRIPTION:
As a Chief Estimator at Frontier-Kemper, reporting to the CEO , you will have the opportunity to:
Lead, review and sign off on all estimating activities for tunneling projects
Lead the thorough review of the contract plans, specifications, and other documents for the bid Supervise estimating personnel assigned to tunneling bids Identify major and unusual items in RFQs & RFPsSolicit quotations from major subcontractors and suppliers
Prepare HCSS comparison sheets
Identify D/M/WBE requirements and prepare plans to meet the requirements
Develop clear write-ups and documentation required for SOQ / RFP type proposals
Prepare documents for bid and proposal submission
For Joint Venture bids, set up JV manual
Set up Bid in HCSSPrice-up bid items and review with project team Timeline equipment procurement and logistics
Provide assignments and monitor take-off estimators
Maintain dialogue with owner’s representatives, owners, and JV partners throughout bid process
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar field of study from an accredited institution and 10 or more years of relevant estimating, project management and / or construction experience. Or 14 or more years of relevant experience if the degree requirement is not met.
10 or more years of tunneling and or heavy civil project experience5 or more years of experience estimating on tunneling projects5 or more years of experience leading/ supervising estimating teams
Experience with HCSS, Primavera P6 and Procore or similar software
Willingness to travel up to 15-20%
Frontier-Kemper builds extraordinary projects, and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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