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Direct contact from agencies to other employees is not permitted.\nTutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Senior Estimator - Earthwork to join our office Sylmar, CA.\nAbout Tutor Perini Corporation\nExtraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance\nThe world relies on infrastructure - to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of civil construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure across our great nation.\nWe construct and rehabilitate highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, and water management and wastewater treatment facilities. In short, we help our clients make “public works” work. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects.\nFrom coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects.\nExtraordinary Projects Need Exceptional Talent\nDESCRIPTION:\nAs a Senior Estimator - Earthwork at Tutor Perini Corp., you will have the opportunity to be responsible for preparing complete and accurate cost estimates for major earthwork and site development projects, including mass grading, excavation, embankment construction, site preparation, soil stabilization, haul operations, and related heavy civil infrastructure work.\nThis role requires in-depth industry knowledge, strong analytical abilities, and the capability to lead the estimating and bid process from concept through final submission, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and competitiveness. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of heavy civil construction projects with an emphasis on large-scale earthmoving operations, site development, grading, excavation, and related civil construction activities. At the present time, this estimating professional must have hands-on experience bidding major infrastructure and earthwork projects.\nAcquire plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, historical bid files, and historical job cost information necessary to perform detailed estimates. Coordinate quantity takeoffs with takeoff engineers and mentor assigned engineers to ensure accuracy and efficiency.\nTravel to jobsites and pre-bid meetings as required.\nDevelop a thorough understanding of project plans and specifications, including unique site conditions, grading requirements, excavation limits, and project-specific construction challenges.\nSolicit subcontractor, trucking, equipment, and material quotes as required and maintain documentation for all bid activities.\nContribute to preliminary project schedules to determine durations and pricing for general conditions.\nUnderstand all aspects of bid proposals, including labor productivity, equipment production rates, earthwork balancing, haul distances, and project requirements.\nPrepare detailed estimates for mass excavation, embankment, grading, site development, erosion control, dewatering, soil improvement, and related earthwork activities.\nAssemble information for each bid into organized bid packages and estimate files.\nComplete estimates in a timely manner with sufficient review time for Senior Management.\nEvaluate geotechnical reports, haul routes, borrow sources, disposal sites, and material quantities to develop accurate earthwork pricing.\nAnalyze production methods, equipment spreads, and sequencing to identify risks and cost-saving opportunities.\nREQUIREMENTS:\nBS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.\n10+ years of preconstruction, estimating, and/or operations experience on heavy civil construction projects.\n5+ years of estimating experience focused on earthwork, mass grading, excavation, embankment construction, and site development projects.\nStrong business math skills with the ability to develop and understand estimates, budgets, production rates, and cost models.\nAdvanced knowledge of quantity takeoffs involving cut/fill analysis, earthwork balancing, haul calculations, and grading plans.\nAbility to read and interpret geotechnical reports, grading plans, and civil engineering drawings.\nStrong understanding of earthmoving methodologies, equipment production, construction means and methods, and market pricing.\nExceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.\nAbility to manage multiple estimates and deadlines concurrently.\nStrong computer skills including proficiency with estimating software, bid management platforms, online plan rooms, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office applications.\nExperience with industry-standard software such as HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AGTEK, Trimble Business Center, On-Screen Takeoff, and Microsoft Excel.\nStrong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.\nResourceful and diligent in identifying solutions and adapting to changing project requirements.\nAbility to work collaboratively within a team environment.\nKnowledge of heavy civil construction, roadway construction, site development, and infrastructure projects is highly preferred.\nOUR MISSION\nWe build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.\nOUR VISION\nWe strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.\nTutor Perini builds extraordinary projects, which need exceptional talent. 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