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Civil Construction Estimator

United States, Mandeville · Job Posted January 20, 2026
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Job Description

Our client is currently searching for a Civil Construction Estimator to join our professional Project Management Team during a time of rapid growth. The ideal candidate should have a solid background history of project estimation, preferably in Heavy Highway construction.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management required
  • 10 years’ experience doing estimation work
  • Execute take-offs of construction documents
  • Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to bid using state and federal specifications
  • Obtain quotes from subcontractors and vendors for materials and labor as needed
  • Prepare estimates by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs incurred during the life cycle of a project
  • Develops and maintains company resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
  • Attend departmental meetings as required
  • Help review bidding decisions for upcoming projects
  • Communicate plans and contract terms to relevant parties
  • Work with project management team to manage financial aspects of projects
  • HCSS
  • AutoCAD
  • P6 (Primavera)
  • Estimating and Scheduling Software
  • Good written, Verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team
  • Working knowledge of multiphases of civil construction
  • Good relationships with suppliers and subcontractors in the area
  • Field experience
  • Strong contracts & plan reading skills.

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