Civil Estimator in Riverside, California

Civil Estimator

Location:

Riverside, CA (Also accepting applicants in Phoenix, AZ)

Compensation: $130,000 - $195,000 annually, depending on experience

ABOUT THE HAYS GROUP

The Hays Group is a family of leading construction companies serving the utilities and critical infrastructure that the Western United States depends on. We self-perform work across rail, utilities, water infrastructure, and structural construction, owning the crews, equipment, and schedules that deliver these projects. Because of that, owners trust us with some of the region's most critical infrastructure projects. We don't build to blend in.

We build the infrastructure everything else depends on.

#Building The West

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Civil Estimator to join our team in Riverside, California. This is a hands-on estimating role where you will take ownership of projects from initial takeoff through buyout. You'll develop detailed cost estimates, price self-perform work, and work directly with operations to ensure estimates become executable budgets. You will collaborate closely with project managers, superintendents, and company leadership throughout the pursuit and preconstruction process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop complete estimates, budgets, and schedules for heavy civil construction projects
• Support hard-bid, negotiated, design-build, and CM/GC pursuits
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs
• Price self-perform work including:
• Earthwork
• Paving
• Underground Utilities
• Concrete Structures
• Prepare subcontractor and vendor scopes of work
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Analyze and level vendor and subcontractor quotes
• Partner with project managers and superintendents to develop realistic production rates and construction means and methods
• Support project buyout activities
• Deliver clear and defensible estimates for field execution
• Meet critical bid deadlines while balancing multiple projects

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• OR
• Equivalent technical training and field experience
• 5+ years of heavy civil estimating experience
• Experience working for a self-perform contractor is required
• Strong quantity takeoff and cost build-up skills
• Experience managing subcontractor scopes and pricing
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Rail
• Utilities
• Water/Wastewater Infrastructure
• Structural Concrete

Software Experience

• HCSS Heavy Bid
• AGTEK
• Bluebeam
• Procore

Personal Characteristics

• Self-starter
• Highly organized
• Deadline driven
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Committed to estimate accuracy and detail

WHY THE HAYS GROUP

• We self-perform the work we estimate
• Direct access to ownership and operations leadership
• Diverse portfolio of rail, utility, water, and structural projects
• Visible career path into Senior Estimator and Lead Estimator opportunities
• Team-oriented culture that rewards initiative and performance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Hays Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

This position is part of Linked In's Full-Service Hiring program. Candidates must be located and perform services within the United States, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, South Carolina, and West Virginia. Candidates selected to move forward can generally expect communication regarding next steps within approximately two weeks.