Dabri, Inc. is a professional program management, infrastructure engineering, and construction management consulting firm, serving Northern and Southern California since 2001. We specialize in project management, engineering, construction management, cost estimating, scheduling, QA/QC, project controls, and change management across a wide range of sectors, including transportation, infrastructure, water/wastewater, aviation, education, healthcare, and public facilities.

Dabri, Inc. is seeking a skilled, motivated, and locally experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to support our team on an on-call basis. This is a remote-based position , but in-person attendance at meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area will be required as needed. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in heavy civil construction estimating and should be confident working across multiple disciplines including civil, mechanical, and electrical.

Job Description

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare accurate and complete cost estimates for bidding or budgeting purposes.
• Develop construction cost control tools including labor, material, and equipment pricing breakdowns.
• Participate in cost analysis, risk assessments, and value engineering exercises.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other estimators to support the development of competitive bids and budgets.
• Attend and actively contribute to in-person meetings with clients and stakeholders in the Bay Area.
• Communicate cost assumptions and estimate breakdowns effectively to internal teams and clients, both verbally and through clear presentations.
• Mentor and train junior estimators , providing oversight and guidance to build team capabilities.
• Maintain current knowledge of market pricing trends, labor rates, and material costs across disciplines.
• Support preparation of change order estimates and review of contractor pricing.
• Ensure all work complies with company procedures, safety standards, and client requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of local (CA) experience in heavy civil estimating ; experience across civil, underground utility, pump stations, dams, structure concrete, mechanical, and electrical scopes is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering.
• Proficiency in quantity take-off software (such as Bluebeam) and estimating platforms.
• Strong understanding and experience of public works and infrastructure construction , particularly within California.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills —ability to explain complex estimate components to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver high-quality work on time.