What are the responsibilities and job description for the Earthwork Estimating Technician position at Elite Earthworks and Engineering?
Location: Murrieta, CA
Elite Earthworks & Engineering is seeking an experienced Earthwork Estimating Technician to support our estimating team by producing accurate, timely earthwork quantity take-offs for competitive bid proposals. This role is essential to our preconstruction process and requires strong technical ability, excellent documentation skills, and deep familiarity with AGTEK or comparable earthwork takeoff software. This is not an entry-level position; candidates must have direct experience performing earthwork takeoffs with AGTEK or similar 3D quantity takeoff tools.
At Elite, our work is driven by core values that define how we build, lead, and operate:
The Earthwork Estimating Technician plays a vital role in Elite's bidding process. You will create detailed earthwork take-offs, maintain bid documentation, support estimators, and ensure that all bid requirements are understood and applied accurately. This role requires strong technical aptitude, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with people at varying technical levels.
Key Responsibilities
Elite is a place where your expertise matters, your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported. You'll join a team committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, while working with people who take pride in what they do.
Elite Earthworks & Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We maintain a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.
Elite Earthworks & Engineering is seeking an experienced Earthwork Estimating Technician to support our estimating team by producing accurate, timely earthwork quantity take-offs for competitive bid proposals. This role is essential to our preconstruction process and requires strong technical ability, excellent documentation skills, and deep familiarity with AGTEK or comparable earthwork takeoff software. This is not an entry-level position; candidates must have direct experience performing earthwork takeoffs with AGTEK or similar 3D quantity takeoff tools.
At Elite, our work is driven by core values that define how we build, lead, and operate:
- Empowerment - developing our people and supporting leadership growth
- Lean - optimizing resources and eliminating waste
- Innovation - solving challenges through technology and expertise
- Transformation - improving our people, communities, and the grading industry
- Excellence - delivering high-quality work with honesty, reliability, and accountability
The Earthwork Estimating Technician plays a vital role in Elite's bidding process. You will create detailed earthwork take-offs, maintain bid documentation, support estimators, and ensure that all bid requirements are understood and applied accurately. This role requires strong technical aptitude, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with people at varying technical levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete daily assigned tasks per the internal bid log
- Communicate with Project Estimators regarding required quantities for upcoming bids
- Review, interpret, and apply all documents in bid folders, including grading plans and specifications
- Perform accurate quantity takeoffs using AGTEK, Bluebeam, and similar programs
- Document and save addenda, RFIs, and all bid-related communication
- Monitor bid-hosting platforms (BidMail, BuildingConnected, etc.) for updates
- Update and complete Elite's custom bid form spreadsheets
- Assist with organizing and delivering bid documents
- Maintain and update SOPs for the position
- Experience using AGTEK or comparable 3D earthwork takeoff software
- Strong computer takeoff skills: Bluebeam, Civil Image, Carlson, AGTEK, or similar
- Excellent documentation and organizational abilities
- Strong time management and ability to handle multiple deadlines
- Clear communication across varying technical backgrounds
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Drafting, General Engineering, Architecture, or Project Management preferred.
- Sales or negotiation experience is a plus
- Full-time, Non-Exempt, W2 position.
- Competitive hourly pay at $22 to $30, based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision (employer covers employee at 100% for base health and dental plans (Kaiser and United Healthcare)
- Paid time off (1 week to start)
- Holidays (7 days)
- $25k Life insurance plan covered by employer at 100%.
- 401(k) program (no matching)
- Ongoing professional development
- Growth pathways within the estimating and project engineering teams
- Supportive, team-oriented company culture grounded in Elite's core values
Elite is a place where your expertise matters, your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported. You'll join a team committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, while working with people who take pride in what they do.
Elite Earthworks & Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We maintain a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.
Salary : $22 - $30