Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil (Public Infrastructure & Utilities)
AlphaHire Los Angeles Full-time
We are seeking a Senior Estimator / Chief Estimator to lead public works estimating for a heavy civil contractor specializing in underground utilities and municipal infrastructure.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for owning the full bid lifecycle—from strategy through submission—within a self-perform general engineering contractor environment. You will play a critical role in driving backlog, revenue, and project success through accurate, competitive estimating.
Responsibilities- Lead full-cycle estimating for public works heavy civil projects (utilities, infrastructure, municipal)
- Develop detailed cost estimates (labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, production rates)
- Review plans, specs, and civil drawings to define scope and identify risks
- Manage bid schedules, deadlines, and compliance requirements
- Solicit, evaluate, and finalize subcontractor/vendor pricing
- Partner with field teams to validate means, methods, and production assumptions
- Analyze historical data and market trends to improve estimate accuracy
- Drive value engineering and cost optimization strategies
- Present final bid packages, including margin strategy and risk analysis
- Mentor junior estimators and establish best practices/processes
- 10+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction
- Strong background in underground utilities and public works projects
- Proven success leading and winning municipal/DOT/government bids
- Experience in a self-perform contractor environment (required)
- Full ownership of estimates (not just takeoffs/support)
- Ability to read and interpret civil plans, specs, and bid documents
- Experience with HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, or similar tools
- Experience estimating projects in California public works market
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related (preferred)
- Competitive base salary + strong project pipeline
- High-impact leadership role with direct influence on bid strategy
- Established, financially stable contractor with long-term clients
- Collaborative, fast-paced environment with decision-making autonomy
TEKsystems c/o Allegis GroupTorrance, 11 mi from Los Angeles
Description
Overview
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TEKsystems c/o Allegis GroupTorrance, 11 mi from Los Angeles
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• Solution narratives
• Scopes of work
• Assumptions and clarifications
• Design intent documentation for engineering teams
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Michael PageIrvine, 32 mi from Los Angeles
minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Senior Estimator should have:
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 7-15...