Senior Estimator

Position: Senior Estimator
Location: Folsom, California
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000/year
About Us
With a legacy of delivering complex construction solutions since 1955, we are a proud employee-owned contractor based in Folsom, California. Our expertise spans a variety of challenging projects, from building new infrastructure to restoring historic water systems and hydro facilities. Join our distinguished team to work on unique projects across Northern California and the western United States.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Estimator to lead and support our estimating efforts on various construction projects.
Core Responsibilities
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and site inspections.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring bids meet client specifications.
- Thoroughly review project specifications and requirements.
- Identify project-specific challenges, including schedules, safety requirements, and risk management needs.
- Oversee pre-qualification and bid submission processes.
- Solicit, evaluate, and select subcontractor bids.
- Develop comprehensive project estimates, including labor, materials, schedules, and subcontractor selection.
- Maintain clear communication with team members, contractors, engineers, and suppliers throughout the bidding process.
- Calculate total project costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and insurance.
- Accurately enter and verify data in estimating software.
- Ensure all bid documents are complete and submitted on time.
- Engage in project review meetings with clients and project teams.
- Manage and update an estimating database for future use.
- Collaborate with project teams to review costs and execution for future project insights.
- Analyze unsuccessful bids to identify and correct errors for future bids.
- Train and mentor junior estimators and operational staff involved in the estimating process.
- Maintain professionalism in all client and internal interactions, adhering to our Code of Business Conduct.
Qualifications
- 5-10 years of progressive experience in estimating.
- Preferably, 3+ years of field construction experience and knowledge of civil construction methods.
- Strong client interaction and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, supervisory, and time management abilities.
- Proficient in math, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Experience with HCSS estimating software is advantageous.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Physically capable of conducting field visits and lifting up to 75 lbs.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) with annual stock contributions fully funded by the company.
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with employer match.
- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plans.
- Health Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Dental and vision plans.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Cash bonus program.
- Company vehicle.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Tuition assistance and continuing education programs.
- Employee assistance program.
We look forward to welcoming a highly skilled Senior Estimator to our team, ready to take on challenging projects and drive our continued success.