Estimator Grading and Paving (Permanent)

Oakland, CA, us on site Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

First IT Solutions

Employer is an employee owned heavy civil general contractor specializing in Pipelines, Grading, Paving, Concrete, Landscape and Mechanical work. We serve both public and private clients in Northern California. Our reputation and sustained growth is a result of building trust for more than 90 years. We are proud of our well rounded portfolio and the career satisfaction our employees experience working with multiple disciplines. Employer offers one of the most comprehensive benefits, profit sharing and Employer Stock Ownership Plan Packages in the industry.


Job Description:

Our Estimator - Grading and Paving prepares cost estimates for all materials, labor and miscellaneous costs and fees to put together project bids. Job duties include but are not limited to: 1) Prepare a synopsis of pertinent or unusual information requirements, determine construction methods, personnel and equipment required and provide coordination for estimating team. 

2) Develop preliminary schedule to determine time necessary for pricing of general conditions.

 3) Solicit subcontractor quotes. 

4) Review, assemble and bid project with team members. 

5) Prepare detailed budget for all successfully bid jobs. Assist operations team in subcontractor buy-out and communicate all bid information to the Project Manager to insure a successful project. 6) Travel to jobs in progress to relate actual construction estimate; review questions or problems that might arise and coordinate activities with the Project Manager. 

7) Close-out project with the Project Manager. 

8) Maintain good client and business partner relationships. 

9) Full Time position, not a contract position.

Job Status: Full Time / Permanent position

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About this role

Summary

Prepare project bids, develop estimates, coordinate with team, and manage project close-out.

Job title

Estimator Grading and Paving

Experience level

not specified

Industry

heavy civil construction

Location requirements

Oakland, CA, on-site, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cost estimationproject biddingsubcontractor coordinationschedule development

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

gradingpavingcost estimationconstruction
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Oakland, CA, USA

On-site City