Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Pavement Recycling Systems is the Western United States premier provider of Recycling Solutions to reclaim, preserve, and rehabilitate pavement at any stage. Becoming a team member of PRS introduces you to a unique culture of employee ownership and empowerment to grow and succeed in your career. We create an environment in which all employees develop and contribute to their full potential and we recognize and reward outstanding results.

• Research, identify, and execute new jobs to bid, and identify risks and opportunities specific to each potential new job.
• Solicit proposals from subcontractors and assist in managing them through all phases of the project.
• Create and deliver project estimates that include labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor pricing.
• Review contract documents so that all inclusions, exclusions, pricing, and any special requirements are met prior to execution.
• Procure and manage subcontractors and materials, completing quality take‑offs and verifying supply quantities.
• Communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders, including employees, operations, subcontractors, customers, and on‑site personnel.
• Invoice customers for work completed in a pay period, manage margins on projects, approve subcontractor pay applications, submit cost to complete projects each month, and manage all change‑order work.
• Follow project start‑up and close‑out procedures ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, documents are submitted, and the project meets all applicable standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Proven experience as a construction estimator.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort interacting with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Strong computer skills including standard Microsoft Office applications, estimating software and scheduling software.
• Ability to motivate and foster relationships to enhance a cooperative team environment.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with customer representatives and officials from local agencies and private sector clients that will lead to long‑term partnerships.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and job‑related disputes in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Self‑motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
• Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts.
• Comfortable with numbers and technology.
• Excellent knowledge of bid software.
• Great attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Valid CA driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

• 5–7 years of experience in construction estimating, with a minimum of 2 years of estimating experience in the public/private sector paving, recycling, grading, and/or earthwork.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates.
• Knowledge and efficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and take‑off software.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction.
• Strong business written and oral communication skills and effective listening skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Able to multi‑task and meet strict deadlines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Stand, walk, and talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Possess close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• ESOP retirement benefits extended to all employees with participation after one year of service; typical discretionary annual company contribution ranges from 10% to 15% of your annual salary.
• 401(k) retirement benefits extended to all Non‑union employees.
• Health, dental, and vision as well as other supplemental health insurance.
• PTO.
• Holiday pay.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• On‑the‑job training provided to all employees.
• Work for an industry leader in various disciplines and markets.

We are an equal opportunity employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Compensation details: $85,000–$125,000 yearly salary