Our client, a top performing Heavy Civil Contractor in the Southern California Region, has retained our firm to find a division manager with an Entrepreneurial spirit to lead and grow their Southern Cal division.

The Division Manager will be responsible for leading a team of construction professionals, supporting existing client relationships, and managing business development efforts. This role is perfect for someone who is a self-driver who shows passion, commitment and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results among the team.

Qualifications

• At least 10-15 years of progressive experience in the Heavy Civil Construction environment
• 10+ years in the role of Project Manager or Senior Project Manager
• Strong aptitude in Project Management and Estimating
• Desire and ability to drive growth and enhance existing relationships- Strong Business Development skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience in managing a team and overseeing office operations
• Experience in Dry Utility Market or Oil and Gas market is a plus

Fresno based architectural firm is looking for a Licensed Project Architect to join their firm. This is a great opportunity for someone who has an interest in an ownership opportunity. This firm was established in 1956 and has provided architectural and engineering services to the educational, governmental, retail, industrial and commercial clients throughout California.

The successful candidate will be able to work with the project team in order to collaborate and prepare construction documents, estimates and project schedules. This position requires strong organizational skills to work on multiple projects at a time, as well as leadership skills to direct CAD technicians and administrative staff.

Our client is seeking an experienced Estimator/Project Manager who is familiar with a wide range of heavy-civil, bridge, and road construction concepts, practices, and procedures. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, self-directed, and possesses strong communication skills — someone who relies on experience and sound judgment to plan and deliver projects on time and within budget.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Estimating & Bid Preparation

• Locate projects to bid or negotiate and complete all necessary steps to submit a successful, responsive bid.
• Solicit bids from subcontractors and suppliers; create contact lists and generate interest in projects.
• Visit job sites to document conditions via video and photography, locate material sources, run cycle times, and identify potential project risks.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, ask pertinent questions, and take detailed notes.
• Perform quantity verification and material takeoffs utilizing Agtek, Bluebeam, and Excel spreadsheets.
• Set up and manage projects within InEight Estimate — establish foundation data and input bid items.
• Develop detailed crew and production cost estimates for all required work.
• Prepare all aspects of the bidding process including bid submittal, bid close-out, and bid results tabulation.
• Update InEight Estimate resource files including labor, equipment, rental equipment, and materials databases.
• Maintain and update InEight Estimate and Agtek software in conjunction with the IT Department, including software updates.

Project Management (Upon Award)

• Develop and prepare project budgets using InEight Estimate; run reports for accounting and the project supervision and management team.
• Assist with preparation of subcontracts and purchase orders; provide contract administration with quotes and award information.
• Support the superintendent and field supervision with problem solving and direction of field operations as needed.
• Develop construction schedules utilizing Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software.
• Schedule and lead internal project start-up meetings to hand off the project to the safety manager and project team; review plans, specs, bid, subcontractors, and material suppliers.
• Provide ongoing project support: update schedules, attend project meetings, manage budget updates, and prepare change order cost proposals.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and applicable safety regulations.
• Review superintendent job costs and daily diaries; provide input on discrepancies and ensure field document controls are complete and timely.
• Communicate directly with subcontractors and designers concerning project cost and scheduling.
• Prepare job costs and monthly project status reports; work with the Controller to ensure forecast accuracy.

Leadership & Industry Engagement

• Direct, manage, and train project engineers on all aspects of estimating and project management duties.
• Comprehend and administer the company safety program (IIPP); take necessary steps to provide health and safety measures for all personnel and promote a culture of care.
• Maintain industry relationships through participation in outside meetings and networking opportunities, including AGC, Builders Exchange, Caltrans Partnering, and Liaison Meetings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Significant field experience may be considered in lieu of formal education on an individual basis.
• Minimum of 7 years in construction with at least 5 years on civil-related projects (earthwork, structures and bridges, road/highway, underground, and excavation).
• Proficiency with industry software including InEight Estimate, Agtek, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, budgeting, and problem-solving skills.

This position is a professional position with responsibility for oversight and management of environmental planning projects and coordinating environmental planning components of other projects, such as engineering. It is expected that at this level, a senior environmental planner would have a solid understanding of the requirements to ensure projects are in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

This position is one of a team or department leader who works with his/her supervisor on difficult or complex planning projects and generally works with minimal direction. It is expected a Senior environmental planner would provide strategic oversight, ensure legal defensibility of CEQA/NEPA documents, and navigate intricate regulatory requirements for public and private projects.

WHAT YOU‘LL DO

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Familiarity with, and assistance to senior staff for monitoring contracts and budgets

• Oversight of all aspects of projects, including monitoring contracts, creating budgets, developing schedules, and other tasks as outlined below

• Possess strong knowledge in specialized areas like air quality, water resources, climate change, or land use

• Review and analyze municipal projects to ensure compliance with CEQA and make recommendations/determinations.

• Prepare technical studies and documents

• Expertly prepare and oversee Categorical Exemptions, Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, and Environmental Impact Reports to ensure they are substantiated, CEQA compliant and comprehensive.

• Expertly write and/or review Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessment and other technical documents to comply with NEPA

• Maintain communication with clients and/or other project managers from project conception through completion

• Guide and advise clients on legal trends, hot topics, and mitigation strategies to avoid project delays

• Manage, lead, train, develop, and mentor other technical and professional staff.

• Prepare and/or coordinate preparation of proposals and proposal presentations

• Develop recommendations affecting environmental issues associated with land use

• Generate creative solutions to issues that may conflict with the client’s initial project plans

• Prepare technical memoranda, meeting minutes, transmittals, presentations, and other written materials

• Research local, county, State and federal ordinances and regulations

• Attend meetings inside and outside of the firm

• Have strong relationships with private developers and public agencies to generate new projects

• Other duties as assigned by the Team/Group Leader, Project Manager, Branch Manager, or others as needed in order to successfully complete the project deliverable or meet internal goals

The Senior Engineer oversees technical phases of planning and designing a wide variety of projects. The Senior Engineer will be expected to successfully execute appropriate levels of leadership, project management or technical roles. Expectations include staff supervision/management, client management, project administration, budgeting, and/or technical skills. He/she might also concentrate on a particular area of expertise or be a source of senior review for quality control and mentoring of junior level staff. The Senior Engineer is also looked to for guidance by other staff and is expected to provide insight, training and direction as appropriate. Senior Engineers are key to completing quality deliverables on time and within budget. Senior Engineers act as Project Managers, which are key to maintaining healthy client relationships, developing business and successfully delivering quality projects on time. Senior Engineers are also key to ensuring quality of engineering products and will provide review and feedback to staff throughout the company.

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively market company services and pursue new projects from existing and prospective clients
• Actively involved with one or more engineering-oriented organization or group with focus on leadership and marketing growth in his/her field
• Heavily involved in Business Development meetings and activities to bring in and monitor sales for the company
• Will have overall responsibility for the profitability of his/her projects
• Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects
• Serve as primary client contact and supervise and monitor client relationship strategies
• Formulate fee estimates, cost estimating, scoping, and marketing strategies for proposed projects
• Develops engineering agreements for projects
• Oversees contract administration
• Works with clients, agencies, team members and senior management to assure that tasks are appropriate, and deliverables can be completed on time and within budget
• Directs and supervises other staff activities as well as monitor workload using Deltek software and company adopted procedures
• Works with other teams, groups, and/or offices to assure that expert staff are consulted when appropriate for a project concern/issue
• Develops probable construction costs estimates for projects
• Attends client meetings and associated agency meetings (including city council, county planning and zoning, etc.)
• Acts as District and/or City Engineer for the various Districts and Cities for which we provide on-call engineering services
• Responsible for control of work-in-process, ensures accurate client billings, and conducts outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on his/her projects
• Analyzes reports, maps, survey data, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to plan and design projects
• Prepares or directs preparations of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies and designs for project
• Visits construction sites to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents.

A well-established, privately held heavy civil contractor with over 25 years of proven performance throughout California’s Central Valley is seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead its estimating department. This is a career-defining role for a seasoned estimating professional who is ready to step into a leadership position and shape the future of a respected regional company.

Core service lines include:

• Asphalt and concrete paving — roadways, parking lots, subdivisions, and airport aprons
• Site grading and rough grading for commercial and residential developments
• Excavation and mass earthwork
• Dirt moving, import/export, and soil remediation
• Underground utilities and site preparation

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Estimator is responsible for leading and managing the estimating department, driving the company’s bidding strategy, and ensuring accurate, competitive cost proposals across all project types. This individual will serve as the primary estimating authority for the company, working closely with ownership to pursue the right opportunities and win profitable work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Estimating Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team, establishing processes, standards, and best practices
• Manage the full bid calendar and prioritize pursuit efforts based on company capacity and strategic goals
• Oversee preparation of detailed quantity takeoffs, cost analyses, and bid packages for paving, grading, excavation, and earthwork projects
• Produce and review complete estimates using AgTek and HeavyBid software platforms
• Establish and maintain estimating templates, unit cost libraries, and historical data benchmarks
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness of all submitted proposals

Bid Strategy & Business Development

• Collaborate with ownership to identify, qualify, and pursue target projects aligned with company strengths
• Analyze bid results, win/loss ratios, and market trends to continuously refine pricing strategies
• Develop relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and material suppliers across the Central Valley
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and RFI reviews
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes for scope, completeness, and competitiveness

Project Handoff & Collaboration

• Lead thorough estimate review and handoff meetings with project management at time of award
• Collaborate with operations and project managers to validate field production assumptions and identify risk areas
• Assist with value engineering and constructability analysis during estimating phase
• Support post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and refine future estimates

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain organized records of all bids, supporting documentation, and bid correspondence
• Report estimating metrics, pipeline forecasts, and bid results to executive leadership
• Stay current on prevailing wage requirements, DLSR regulations, and public bidding law in California
• Monitor material, labor, and equipment market conditions affecting Central Valley construction costs

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Minimum 8–10 years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction with demonstrated focus on paving, grading, excavation, and/or earthwork
• Proven experience managing or leading an estimating function, team, or department
• Proficiency with HeavyBid estimating software
• Proficiency with AgTek quantity takeoff software
• Strong command of construction mathematics, quantity surveying, and cost analysis
• In-depth knowledge of California prevailing wage, public works bidding requirements, and contract documents
• Ability to read and interpret civil, grading, and paving plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under deadline pressure

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field — or equivalent field experience
• Experience estimating projects for Caltrans, local municipalities, school districts, or other public agencies in the Central Valley
• Familiarity with Central Valley subcontractor and supplier markets
• AACE International certification (CCC, CCP, or equivalent) is a plus

WHO WILL EXCEL IN THIS ROLE

The ideal candidate is a technically sharp estimator who is ready to grow beyond producing bids into shaping the overall estimating strategy of a company. You bring:

• A builder’s mindset — you understand how the work gets built, not just how it gets priced
• Leadership presence and the ability to coach junior estimators toward greater accuracy and efficiency
• A competitive drive to win the right work at the right margin
• Integrity in your numbers and in your dealings with owners, subs, and internal teams
• A desire to plant roots in a stable, respected company and grow with it for the long term
• Familiarity with Central Valley geography, soils, climate, and construction conditions

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This company offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including:

• Competitive base salary reflective of experience and market rates for the Central Valley region
• Performance-based bonus tied to bid volume, win rate, and company profitability
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Stable, family-oriented work environment with low turnover and strong company culture