SENIOR ESTIMATOR

Job Description:

SENIOR ESTIMATOR

Description

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online from Wednesday, June 17, 2026, through 11:59 pm on Friday, July 17, 2026.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under limited supervision, the Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing estimates, reviewing and analyzing estimates prepared by contractors, verifying consultant estimates for the Harbor Department's Engineering Bureau (EB) program/project portfolio, and potentially managing the Harbor Department's EB internal estimating effort. Prepares estimates of varying levels of detail at all stages of the project lifecycle from capital and project planning through construction closeout; attends project planning and team meetings to provide estimating input as required; assists with the biddability and constructability review of bid documents; attends pre-bid meetings, reviews design specifications and drawings, visits jobsites and in general performs all tasks necessary to determine scope of work, quantities, materials and equipment to be estimated; prepares independent estimates of changes to professional services and construction contracts; compares independent estimates to submitted vendor proposals and prepares an analysis to facilitate resolution of differences during negotiations; supports Construction Manager, as needed, to prepare estimates of punch list work to determine appropriate withholding on construction contracts; maintains all working documents and data to back up estimate figures; develops and updates the Harbor Department's Estimating Policies and Procedures, guidelines, forms, templates, contract language, performance metrics and other standards, including an estimating quality management system; verifies the Harbor Department's cost estimating standards are being followed by Harbor staff and outside consultants and takes corrective action as needed; ensures that estimates are formatted in the Harbor Department's established reporting format and that indirect costs, markups and insurance are included in the estimate; evaluates and selects published estimating guidebooks, estimating database systems, equipment and other accessories, as needed, to efficiently perform estimating functions; establishes and maintains a database of historical pricing from estimates received, contracts awarded and actual costs; identifies and coordinates appropriate estimating staff and/or consultants to perform estimates based on complexity of project and experience of estimator; manages and/or coordinates the preparation of multi-disciplinary estimates by others throughout the bureau, including internal staff and outside consultants. These may include estimates of design, construction, internal staffing, consultants, and other direct costs; manages, coordinates and/or performs the preparation of check estimates using the vendor's Basis of Estimate and the Harbor Department's cost model for the vendor submitted estimates, including change orders; may supervise or act as a lead over subordinate staff; may review and sign off on estimates submitted to Board of Harbor Commissioners and major Change Order independent estimates; reports both verbally and in writing on the efforts of the Estimating Section; performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Candidates must meet ALL the following:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field. (proof required)*

AND

Seven or more years of experience in estimating the design and construction of large public works or commercial/industrial projects, which includes a minimum of five years’ experience estimating construction of projects ranging from $10 million to $100 million.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE

Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to the extent that the experience has prepared the individual to perform the duties of the classification.

A valid driver’s license is required.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of planning and design processes and construction techniques, means and methods for projects in a marine environment.
• Knowledge of estimating techniques and standards, typical production rates, engineering disciplines, cost control systems and codes of accounts.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Registration as a Professional Engineer and/or certification in cost estimating by a recognized professional organized preferred. Experience with marine projects in a port facility.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran’s Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by July 6, 2026, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available

preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences

If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For the hearing impaired, call (562)570-7008.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

NK1NN-26 SE:LB HR Approval 06/03/2026

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 7/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$62.16 - $84.64 Hourly