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Chief Estimator

Confidential | California, United States | Posted July 01, 2026

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Chief Estimator
San Francisco, CA 94124

POSITION SUMMARY:

  • The Chief Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, detailed, and competitive cost estimates for heavy civil projects, including mass excavations with shoring, site development, and large-scale grading operations. This role requires a deep understanding of production rates, equipment utilization, and civil construction practices


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review project plans, specifications, and geotechnical data to prepare complete and accurate earthwork estimates
  • Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for excavation, embankment, mass haul, subgrade preparation, and related work
  • Analyze production rates, cycle times, haul distances, and optimize equipment spreads for efficiency
  • Develop detailed cost breakdowns for labor, materials, equipment, and subcon...

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