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Senior Civil Estimator
Balfour Beatty
Location : Anaheim, CA, 92805
Job Type : Contractor
Salary : $130K-$160K
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Balfour Beatty
Senior Civil Estimator
Description-Senior Estimator
Become Part of Our Team
As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Holidays
Salary: $130K-$160K
Summary
Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Western Region estimating team in Long Beach, CA. This position will prepare portions of contract proposal estimates for all scopes of work on a typical civil infrastructure project (structures, roadway, underground wet utilities, earthwork, etc.), including the interpretation and takeoff of project plans and specifications to complete a full estimate of the work. The estimator will be responsible for all scopes for both traditional bid-build and alternative procurement (CMAR, CMGC and Progressive Design-Build) projects for the region estimating team.
Essential Job Functions
- Work with the entire estimating team to prepare accurate cost estimates in a timely manner.
- Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of scope of work.
- Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
- Utilize HCSS estimating software to develop a comprehensive project estimate and ability to participate in the management of the estimate.
- Solicit material and subcontractor quotations as needed
- May review design options and recommend best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
- Identify and find ways to mitigate project risks.
- Ability to provide training and mentoring to junior estimating staff.
- Participate in the preparation and review of alternative procurement proposals
Qualifications
- 10 years of estimating experience and/or related training with large highway projects is preferred.
- Experience with all scopes of a typical highway construction project and the ability to estimate or review all scopes as needed.
- A working knowledge of Caltrans standards and special provision is preferred.
- Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) is required.
- Proficient experience with Bluebeam Revu is preferred.
- HCSS Heavy Bid experience and/or related software for pricing work is required.
- Building and managing a CPM schedule on projects is preferred.
- Strong computer and communication skills.
About us
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.
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Phone: (214) 468-4700
Email:BBTalent@balfourbeattyus.com
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Freqently Asked Questions
Building expertise in scopes like earthwork, underground utilities, and roadway estimating is crucial. Senior Civil Estimators often progress by leading complex bids, mastering software like HCSS HeavyBid, and mentoring juniors, which enhances leadership skills and industry reputation within civil construction.
Senior Civil Estimators require deep knowledge of Caltrans standards, extensive experience with both bid-build and alternative procurement methods, and proficiency in software such as Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Excel. These skills ensure precise cost forecasting on large-scale infrastructure projects.
Daily tasks include reviewing project plans, performing detailed quantity takeoffs, soliciting subcontractor bids, and preparing comprehensive cost estimates. Effective communication with suppliers and coordination within estimating teams are vital to align estimates with project specifications.
Balfour Beatty fosters innovation and zero harm safety practices, which means estimators integrate risk mitigation with lean construction principles. This culture encourages proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement during project estimation and execution phases.
Their estimating team focuses on regional standards like Caltrans compliance and alternative procurement processes, ensuring proposals meet specific California regulatory and environmental requirements. This regional specialization supports competitive and accurate bids in the Western states.
Salaries for Senior Civil Estimators in Anaheim typically range between $130,000 and $160,000 annually, reflecting the high demand for expertise in civil infrastructure. This range aligns well with other urban centers in California, balancing cost of living and industry standards.
While a PE license is not always mandatory, familiarity with Caltrans certifications and specialized training in heavy civil estimating software like HCSS HeavyBid is highly valued locally. These credentials improve an estimator’s competitiveness in Anaheim's infrastructure projects.
Anaheim’s traffic congestion can affect daily commute times, but many estimators benefit from flexible scheduling and occasional remote work options offered by progressive companies. Efficient time management is key to balancing project deadlines with personal commitments.
Proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid is critical for pricing and bid development. Additionally, experience with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and Bluebeam Revu for plan review streamlines the estimation process, enabling precise and timely proposals.
Infrastructure growth and public works funding in Anaheim fuel demand for senior estimators who can handle complex project scopes. Trends favor professionals skilled in alternative procurement models, digital estimating tools, and risk mitigation to meet evolving project challenges.
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