Civil Construction Estimator

Takco Construction; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Takco Construction is seeking an Estimator/Project Manager in Alabama with experience in Sitework, Roadway, or Utilities to lead bidding and project execution. The role oversees estimates, schedules, subcontract management, and budget adherence for projects requiring coordination across offices and field teams.

Extensive travel is required; the candidate will collaborate with estimators, engineers, and site supervision to ensure accurate bids and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project experience in Sitework, Roadway, or Utilities.
• Excellent team-building and leadership abilities.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for project bids and proposals using Estimating Software.
• Review specifications and drawings to determine scope and content of estimates.
• Create and maintain project schedules to meet milestones.
• Establish vendors and subcontractors; oversee subcontract management.
• Oversee safety, quality, and budget across projects.
• Direct and supervise project administration, superintendents and engineers.
• Manage project resources and documentation to deliver on time and within budget.

Skills

Team building

Excel

Organization

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Plan Take-off software

Job description

Estimator/Project Manager

LOCATION: Tuscaloosa- must be open to extensive travel.

Job Summary

Estimator/Project Manager is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of estimates for project bids and proposals, as well as the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of the construction project.

Essential Functions

• Work with the estimating team bidding the project to build the estimate, then price assigned items in Estimating Software
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate.
• Create and maintain the project schedule to meet the essential milestones and critical path.
• Establish vendors and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain a thorough execution plan with site supervision.
• Overall responsibility for safety, quality, and budget for projects ranging in size.
• Direct and supervise work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operation priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships.
• Establish/Define/Promote values, expectations, and performance standards for team and individual members in accordance with mission, vision, and values.
• Responsible for the overall management of the project (e.g., resources, schedule) to ensure complete solution is delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage cost and program documentation.
• Effectively oversee subcontract management
• Coach and develop staff.
• Implement and monitor Safety and Hazard communication programs.
• Monitor Quality Control and hold supervisors accountable for their products.

Qualifications

• Required Plan Take-off and Estimating Software experience.
• Must have Sitework, Roadway, or Utility experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project experience in Sitework, Roadway, or Utilities
• Must have excellent team building skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Required experience:

• Construction Management or Field Supervisory experience: 3-5 years