Project Engineer or Estimator - Heavy Civil

About the Company :

A well-established heavy civil general engineering contractor, specializing in marine and infrastructure work, is seeking marine construction professionals, as they have an urgent need to employ a Marine Construction Estimator or Project Engineer to join their team in Southern California. This is a high-growth opportunity, as their current and only estimator is nearing retirement. Direct, through-put estimating experience is not necessary, as the current estimator will stay on long enough to train and mentor for 1-3 years. Afterwards, this employee will retire, leaving a clear pathway for the Chief Estimator position. Increases in salary are certain to follow a successful first year. This contractor self-performs a high percentage of its work with in-house crews and specialized equipment.

The company is experiencing growth, which is occurring at the unfortunate time when many long-time employees are nearing retirement. So, this is an ideal growth opportunity for marine construction professionals in their first 5-10 years of their career. This company has many decades of profound market-share in the San Diego area, a leading contractor for NAVY contracts at the downtown and maritime waterfronts.

About the Position :

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage the full estimating process : review drawings, conduct site visits, perform quantity take-offs, prepare scopes of work, and solicit subcontractor / supplier pricing.
• Identify wage rates, develop pricing strategies, negotiate contracts, and process change orders.
• Monitor procurement sites for relevant project opportunities from federal and local agencies.
• Assist in developing project work plans, schedules, and submittals.
• Draft subcontracts, interface with owners and engineers, and coordinate RFIs and submittals.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical project documentation.
• Support additional tasks as assigned.

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