Construction Estimator

As a Construction Estimator, you will take full ownership of the bidding processfrom identifying opportunities and attending job walks to preparing competitive bids and collaborating with field and office teams. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values autonomy, and is eager to grow with a company on the rise.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue civil and public works job opportunities.
• Attend job walks and gather all necessary site and project information.
• Lead the end-to-end estimating process, including takeoffs, cost analysis, and bid submissions.
• Collaborate with project managers, field supervisors, and clients throughout the preconstruction phase.
• Conduct occasional field visits to ensure alignment between estimates and real-world conditions.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation for all bids and estimates.

• 1-5 years of experience as an Estimator.
• Proficiency in construction estimating, takeoffs, and cost planning.
• Familiarity with estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, ProEst, PlanSwift.
• Strong understanding of scope development and pricing strategies.
• Proven ability to lead client meetings, presentations, and follow-ups.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting civil engineering plans.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Highly organized with excellent time management.

• Experience with municipal portals and public agency bidding processes.
• Familiarity with NAVFAC, federal work, and government contracting.
• Existing relationships with local agencies such as City/County of San Diego, water districts.
• Broad construction knowledge, including framing, concrete, general building.

We are a family-owned, growth-focused general and engineering contractor based in San Diego, specializing in civil construction and public works. With a recently remodeled office and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture, we offer a flexible work environment with opportunities for team outings and leadership in company culture. Everyone wears multiple hats, making this role ideal for someone who thrives on ownership and initiative. The schedule is MondayFriday, 7:00 AM 4:00 PM, with flexibility for senior -level staff. The work arrangement is primarily on-site with occasional field visits (1520% field / 8085% office).

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $110000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lakeside,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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