K2 Staffing

Underground Estimator

K2 Staffing  •  Long Beach, CA (Onsite)  •  20 days ago
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Underground Estimator to join a well-established heavy civil construction team based in Long Beach, CA This role will support a strong pipeline of street paving and underground utility projects across Los Angeles County, including city streets, parking lots, and occasional airport and railway work

This is a key hire due to an upcoming retirement, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to step into a high-impact role within a growing operation managing approximately $100M in annual work

Duties & Responsibilities

Estimating & Preconstruction

  • Prepare accurate cost estimates for underground utility and paving projects
  • Review plans, specifications, and project scope to identify risks and opportunities
  • Develop detailed takeoffs for sewer, underground utilities, asphalt, and concrete work
  • Analyze labor, equipment, and material costs to ensure competitive and profitable bids

Project Evaluation & Strategy

  • Evaluate project feasibility and alignment with company capabilities
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop bid strategies and pricing approaches
  • Support value engineering efforts to optimize cost efficiency

Coordination & Communication

  • Work closely with operations, project managers, and field teams
  • Communicate with subcontractors and vendors to obtain pricing and scope clarification
  • Assist in bid reviews and presentations as needed

Process & Performance

  • Maintain organized documentation of estimates and bid history
  • Continuously improve estimating accuracy and efficiency
  • Ensure all work aligns with company standards and project requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

  • Proven experience as an Estimator in Heavy Civil Construction
  • Strong background in underground utilities (sewer, wet utilities, etc.)
  • Experience with asphalt and concrete paving projects
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities
  • Must be a strong cultural fit and team-oriented
K2 Staffing

About K2 Staffing

K2 Staffing has been constructed on one of the most solid foundations in the industry, with roughly 40 years of combined business and recruiting knowledge. Through our vast experience, we understand locating and attracting the right talent can be comparable to ascending K2 - difficult, sometimes impossible, and completely savage. With that said, we take a very methodical approach with our process, including a detailed discovery process ultimately leading to a customized plan of action for each of our clients. Our “high-tech, soft-touch” technique produces results that cannot be denied. We have embraced technology to its fullest, which provides us with top-quality candidates to choose from. That, however, does not disclude how important it is to roll up our sleeves and connect with people on a human level, avoiding short-term arrangements, disappointment, and a tremendous waste of time and money for all parties involved.

Whether you are a candidate seeking to locate a company to represent for the long haul, or you are a hiring manager for an organization searching for that 1 in a million, K2 Staffing is here to assist you. Utilizing our “high-tech, soft-touch” approach, we will successfully diagnose the needs and desires of both our clients and candidates, resulting in the perfect connection for years to come.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Carlsbad, California
Year Founded
2019
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