Chief Estimator

Chief EstimatorElite Earthworks & Engineering is an established grading and demolition subcontractor serving Southern California public works, with a heavy focus on K-12 and community college prevailing wage projects.We're hiring a Chief Estimator to lead our estimating department and remain hands on in the bidding itself. This is a senior, working leadership role, not an oversight position. The right candidate steps in day one, independently bids and prices heavy grading and demolition work, and is the person the team turns to for training and bid reviews.Independently prepare and price competitive bids for grading and demolition jobsReview bid invitations and lead go/no go decisionsManage takeoff technicians and keep quantities on scheduleLead, coach, and review the work of other estimatorsRun weekly sales meetings and build sales KPI reportingHand off won projects to project management with clear scope and risk notesAttend job walks, outreach events, and client visits12+ years of heavy civil estimating experience in grading and demolitionProven ability to independently bid jobs start to finishExperience with public works and prevailing wage estimating, K-12 a plusStrong leadership presence; comfortable training and reviewing other estimatorsProficiency with professional estimating software