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Senior Estimator

Guy F. Atkinson Construction, LLC
Corona, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/15/2025
Atkinson So. California Job Description Atkinson is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to support our Southern California operations. The Estimating/Preconstruction Department is responsible for preparing budgets and bids for all Atkinson projects, and for continuous preconstruction on awarded projects that are in the development phase. The responsibilities of the Estimating/Preconstruction Department include compiling qualified bidders lists; issuing invitations to bidders; soliciting bids; preparing estimates for all Atkinson work, quantifying and pricing labor and materials; receiving bids; and reviewing bids to prepare total project costs. This key member of our team will passionately help promote the development of creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges and enjoy the acquisition of winning profitable work. Responsibilities: Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company. Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects under various delivery methods. Lead or Perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects including understanding scope and performing accurate quantity surveys. Supervise and train other estimators in your primary area of expertise. Solicit Subcontractor and/or Vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and qualifications. Lead meetings with Subcontractors to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy. Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids. Assist in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation requirements. Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation. Monitor comparison of estimated costs to actual costs. Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods. Minimum Qualifications: 5 years of engineering, estimating, construction management, general management, or field engineering experience in the heavy civil field is required. HCSS Estimating software experience Proficient at Earthwork Estimating Demonstrate the ability to either lead or be a part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits at any given time. Software: Takeoff, Heavy Bid, Bluebeam, AGTek. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task. Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills. Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating. Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health benefits (medical and dental plans), paid time off (vacation, sick and holiday), financial benefits (retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability, and commuter benefits). Additional benefits include fitness reimbursement, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare and family support benefits, EAP, work life assistance and a holiday contribution program. Base salaries will be determined by factors such as geographic location, education, skills, experience, and market considerations. For this role the base salary range is $100,00 - $150,000. #LI-NP1 #evergreen Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States. Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all – power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, we’ve been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live. With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach. Learn more about Clark Construction. There is a sense of camaraderie that comes with delivering impactful projects as a team. It creates a sense of humility and fosters pride in the work we do. At Clark, we are proud to build what matters, together. Learn more about careers at Clark. Find even more opportunities with the Clark Group, our collection of companies – delivering construction and asset solutions for clients across the United States. Clark Group's capabilities span the entire asset lifecycle – from project development and financing to construction and facility maintenance. Asset Solutions Altura Associates Coda Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate S2N Technology Group Building & Infrastructure Atkinson Construction Shirley Contracting Company C3M Power Systems Equal Opportunity Employer Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace.  Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email leaveofabsence@clarkconstruction.com or call (800) 655-1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Authorization to Work Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

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