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Senior Cost Estimator/ Manager

Keish Inc.
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
Professional certification as cost estimator and/or engineer. Keish Environmental Is Hiring: Senior Estimator or Manager

Are you an experienced engineering or construction professional with a passion for navigating the complexities of construction compliance and environmental regulations? Keish Environmental is looking for a highly skilled Estimator for a hybrid position in Sacramento, CA to join our team and ensure the successful execution of critical engineering design and construction.

About The Roles

Under the overall guidance of the Program Controls Deputy Director, the Program Estimating Manager oversees the Program Estimating Unit as a key team member. Situated within the Project Controls Office, Program Planning and Control Branch, this role is highly interactive and requires the estimating manager to both lead and actively engage in all estimating activities. Under the general direction of the Estimating Manager, the Senior Estimator role performs as a team member who is responsible for developing cost estimates. The employee works in the Program Management & Oversight Branch under the California High- Speed Rail Authority’s Office of the Program Delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Responsibilities: Works in the development of all capital cost estimates for CAHSR from planning conceptual level to final design and construction cost estimates. Develop policies and procedures for programmatic cost estimating. Manage the cost estimating group in the development of all capital cost estimates for CAHSRA from planning conceptual level to final design and construction cost estimates. Develop Estimate Development Plans and Basis of Estimate reports as required.
  • Coordinate and Support: Facilitates the development of information used to develop cost estimates with all internal and external stakeholders. Supports the development of the bi-annual Programmatic Business Plan capital cost estimates, Program Baselines and Project Update Reports. Support the development of the bi-annual Programmatic Business Plan capital cost estimates, Program Baselines and Project Update Reports.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Facilitate the development of information used to develop cost estimates with all internal and external stakeholders.

What You Bring

  • Experience: Possesses knowledge of design and construction disciplines, including the means and methods used on the CAHSR Program and transit infrastructure projects. Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of estimating. Significant demonstrable experience in report writing specifically but not limited to Estimate Development Plans and Basis if Estimates. Ability to develop and manage appropriate internal and external resources to facilitate the development of accurate cost estimates in a schedule driven program environment.
  • Qualifications: For the manager level; Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Science/Management or Quantity Surveying and at least 20 years of estimating experience with minimum 10 years in transit work with typical project size over $10 Billion.
  • Leadership and Coordination: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and follow established procedures
  • Communication Skills: Demonstrates the ability to coordinate and utilize internal and external resources to develop accurate cost estimates within a schedule-driven program environment. Can communicate effectively with different disciplines to obtain scope of work and other information and manage the development of estimates.
  • Problem Solving: A solution-oriented mindset with the ability to address compliance challenges and resolve issues promptly.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional certification as cost estimator and/or engineer.
  • Manager should have 15 years of estimating experience with minimum 10 years in transit work with typical project size over $1B. Management experience on large programs with proven track record.
  • Sr. Estimator should have a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Science/Management. Ability to read blueprints and generate, quantities, work breakdown structure and scope of work. Can create an estimate plan leading to deliver a complete estimate complying with program requirements. Supervision of the junior and mid-level estimators and cost analysts.
  • Experience with analyzing, reviewing, and estimating of change orders and good negotiating skills.
  • Experience in database driven estimating software (Timberline, Heavy Bid, H C S S , Onscreen Takeoff, etc.)

Why Join Keish Environmental?

At Keish Environmental, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking approach to environmental compliance and sustainable infrastructure. By joining our team, you’ll be part of an exciting and dynamic work environment where your skills and experience can make a tangible impact on some of the most transformative construction projects in the industry.

This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in regulatory compliance, project management, and environmental planning while working on projects that shape the future of sustainable infrastructure.

The firm specializes in ensuring regulatory permit conditions, stormwater quality requirements, and environmental document mitigations are implemented in the field to allow smooth construction project delivery. Keish’s practical approach to field oversight and relationships with regulators at the Regional Water Quality Control Board, CA Department of Fish and Wildlife, Corps of Engineers, and NOAA Fisheries helps contractors stay in compliance, and complete work on budget and on schedule. At Keish Environmental, the greatest challenges provide the biggest rewards. Each day, your drive and creative ideas will be providing solutions that help build a better tomorrow. Whether it is the pride that comes with accomplishment, personal growth or making a difference in the world, you will discover true success in a career that brings out the best in you at Keish Environmental. Keish Environmental is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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