Estimating Manager - Military veterans preferred

2025-10-11
Luster National, Inc.
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Fresno
California
93650
United States


Position Title: Estimating Manager


About the Position

We're hiring an Estimating Manager to help shape the future of major transportation infrastructure across the region. This role is central to the success of high-impact programs involving highways, bridges, transit systems (rail and bus), and airports.
As a key member of the Project Controls Office, youll work closely with agency partners, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure estimates are accurate, timely, and aligned with project goals.
Your technical expertise and clear communication will help identify issues early, influence outcomes, and keep the program moving forward. If youve worked on rail transit programs, this is a chance to bring that experience to a high-visibility initiative.
Reporting to the Program Controls Deputy Director, youll oversee the Program Estimating Unit and play an active leadership role in all estimating activities.

This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in Fresno, CA.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Manage the cost estimating group in the development of all capital cost estimates for CAHSRA from planning conceptual level to final design and construction cost estimates.
  • Facilitate the development of information used to develop cost estimates with all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support the development of the bi-annual Programmatic Business Plan capital cost estimates, Program Baselines and Project Update Reports.
  • Develop Estimate Development Plans and Basis of Estimate reports as required
  • Support the review of contractor estimates and claims.
  • Develop policies and procedures for programmatic cost estimating.

Attributes

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (e.g., tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.), with the ability to effectively collaborate and interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and supreme attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make sound decisions under pressure.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
  • 20+ years of progressively responsible experience estimating and analyzing costs for complex design and construction projects.
  • 10 years in transit work with typical project size over $10 Billion.
  • Strong knowledge of project controls, including scheduling, costing, estimating, and reporting, with the ability to evaluate cost and schedule impacts.
  • Demonstrated expertise in construction methods, materials, labor rates, and techniques relevant to heavy civil infrastructure, including cost escalation and order-of-magnitude estimating.
  • Significant demonstrable experience in report writing specifically but not limited to Estimate Development Plans and Basis of Estimates.
  • Ability to develop and manage appropriate internal and external resources to facilitate the development of accurate cost estimates in a schedule driven program environment.
  • Experience in database driven estimating software (Timberline, Heavy Bid) as well as electronic quantity surveying systems.
  • Experience with industry standard project and construction management software (e.g., Primavera P6, TILOS, MS Project, Bluebeam, RSMeans, etc.).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying.
  • Active professional certifications such as CCE, CCEA, CCP, CEP, PSP (AACE); PMP or PMI-SP (PMI).
  • PE license in relevant jurisdiction(s).
  • Experience delivering projects through both traditional and alternative methods (e.g., DB, CM/GC, P3).
  • Experience in estimating roles supporting owners.
  • Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Compensation Details

The salary range listed for this role is $190k-$230k/year ($92-$111/hour). The final salary offered will be based on multiple factors and thoughtfully aligned with each candidates level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, geographic location, etc.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

  • Unlimited flexible time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
  • 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
  • Formal career planning and development program
  • $2,500 annually toward professional development
  • Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
  • Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
  • Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
  • Free personal financial planning services
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discounts
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer. #IN-LNJS

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.

Please email hiring@luster.com for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.




Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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