Civil Estimator

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About the role

The Civil Estimator prepares accurate and competitive cost estimates for heavy civil projects, including foundations, embankments, and concrete structures. The role involves developing comprehensive bid proposals, analyzing project risks, and supporting project execution from preconstruction through contract award.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for heavy civil, utility, roadway, and structural concrete projects.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, subcontractors, and suppliers to develop comprehensive bid proposals.
• Analyze project risks and support successful project execution.
• Work closely with general contractors to generate estimates.
• Utilize Procore and other estimation software for project planning and execution.

Requirements

• 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil, infrastructure, site development, or concrete construction.
• Proficiency in bidding, civil estimating, and working with structural concrete.
• Experience with general contractors and estimation software, particularly Procore.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience estimating projects ranging from $1 million to $100 million+.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as WinEST, B2W Estimate, Bid2Win, Bluebeam Revu, and Excel.
• Knowledge of production rates, means and methods, and heavy equipment operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Science, or related field preferred.
• Experience with bridges and concrete structures is a major plus.

Work Environment

The role is based in a mid-sized, family-owned office environment in Birmingham, AL. The candidate will work closely with owners and project managers, spending time both in the office and on-site. The position involves interaction with internal employees as well as external clients, general contractors, and subcontractors. This is a fully onsite, five-day work week position emphasizing a culture of flexibility and support.

Pay

The pay range for this contract position is $43.00 - $57.88/hr. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).