Company Profile:  

Based in Atascadero, CA, Kirk Construction is a commercial construction company focused on concrete, reinforced concrete, excavation, underground utilities and site development.  

Job Summary:  

Reporting to the President, the Heavy Civil Construction Estimator will be responsible for calculating the precise costs of large-scale infrastructure projects to ensure competitive and profitable bidding.  The ideal candidate will prepare detailed cost breakdowns by analyzing plans; specifications; site conditions; solicit subcontractor bids; calculate labor, material, and equipment costs, to create accurate, competitive bids; ensure project profitability and alignment with company goals. Key duties involve quantity take-offs, risk analysis, value engineering and collaborating with project teams for cost control and bid strategy.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

Read, review and understand blueprints, heavy civil plans, specifications and site data for scope and requirements;

Prepare accurate, detailed estimates for all project phases, including cost projections for labor, materials, equipment, production rates, subcontractors, etc., using project plans and specifications;

Perform comprehensive measurements of project components involving earthwork, concrete and utilities, to determine material needs;

Solicit and evaluate quotes from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring full coverage of the project scope;

Review and understand contract inclusions and exclusions;

Solicit, evaluate and negotiate bids from vendors, while accurately measuring and calculating quantities of work;

Identify potential project hurdles (e.g., weather, terrain, regulations) and factor contingencies into the final estimate;

Ability to clearly explain prepared bids to management and answer questions on construction means and methods;

Conduct visits to proposed job sites, meet with prospective clients to understand civil scopes of work, access complexity and environment impacts, before final bid submission;

Identify and analyze potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies;

Support cost management throughout the project lifecycle;

Work with engineers, project managers and executive leadership to align bids with company strategy and feasibility. 

Qualifications: 

At least 5 years of relevant experience as a Heavy Civil Estimator, with experience in bidding earthwork, wet & dry utility and concrete flatwork projects;

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline, preferred;

Experience within the private and public works sector, required;

In-depth knowledge of heavy civil construction processes, materials and methods;

Proficiency with MS Office Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat;

Experience with PlanSwift software, preferred;

Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;

Astute time management, attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, planning, effective multi-tasking, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, follow-through and customer service skills;

Ability to work effectively alone and within a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative team environment;

Valid CA driver’s license, clean and insurable driving record and own vehicle required.  

Working Hours:

9:00AM – 4:00PM Monday – Friday  

Compensation:

$120,000 - $130,000 DOE for this full-time, exempt position 

Benefits: 

$250 monthly stipend offered toward company health care coverage for employee only; enrollment eligibility following 60 days of employment;

7 days (56 hours) of annual paid vacation; eligibility of which to start accruing after 90 days of employment;

5 days (40 hours) standard CA paid sick time, allotted in a lump sum after 90 days of employment and at the beginning of the calendar year;

3 paid public holidays;

Either vehicle or mileage reimbursement provided;

Company cell phone provided. 

Location:

Atascadero, CA and onsite throughout San Luis Obispo County