Senior Estimator
Job in
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94102, USA
Listing for:
Appleton Finn
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-09
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Building & Residential Construction -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A leading heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to play a key role in pursuing and winning major heavy civil projects across Southern California.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior heavy civil estimating professional to lead high-value bids from early pursuit through award. You'll shape pricing strategy, own the cost estimates, and work closely with operations and leadership to secure career-defining infrastructure work.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the preparation of complete, accurate estimates for complex heavy civil projects, including highway, bridge, roadway, transit and transportation infrastructure.
- Take ownership of bid strategy, pricing, risk assessment and final bid recommendations.
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs, crew and equipment analysis, production rate development and self-perform cost build-ups.
- Solicit, analyse and level subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure competitive, fully scoped pricing.
- Review contract documents, plans and specifications to identify risks, opportunities, ambiguities and value engineering options.
- Work with operations, project management and scheduling teams to develop construction approaches, means and methods, and pre-bid schedules.
- Support alternative delivery pursuits (CM/GC, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build), including progressive pricing, cost modelling and collaboration with design partners.
- Mentor and develop Estimators and Junior Estimators, and promote consistent estimating standards across the team.
- Ensure a smooth handover of awarded projects to operations, including estimate turnover, budget development and key assumptions.
- Build strong relationships with owners, agencies, design partners, subcontractors and suppliers.
- 12+ years of heavy civil construction estimating experience.
- Proven track record of estimating and winning major highway, bridge, roadway, transit or rail transportation infrastructure projects.
- Experience leading estimates on projects valued at $100M+.
- Strong knowledge of heavy civil means and methods, production rates, labour and equipment costs, and self-perform work.
Position Requirements
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