Civil Construction Estimator

MixOnSite USA, Inc.; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking a Civil Construction Estimator to manage project estimates and customer relations. The ideal candidate will have experience in heavy civil projects and strong communication skills. This role involves site visits, preparing quotes, and maintaining project documentation. Join a dynamic team that specializes in innovative construction solutions and offers a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Excellent compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of field experience on heavy civil projects.
• Experience as a Construction Estimator or Office/Field Engineer required.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications to summarize the scope of work.
• Prepare estimates and quotes within bid timelines.
• Conduct site visits and maintain detailed notes.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Education

BS Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Description

We are seeking a fast-paced, self-motivated, energetic, and results-oriented individual. Please apply if you are self-confident, ambitious, have a positive attitude, and can effectively manage a variety of situations and projects on a daily basis.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Review plans and specifications to understand and summarize the scope of work, determine required equipment and materials to comply with project specifications, perform takeoffs to confirm quantities and production days.
2. Prepare estimates and quotes within bid timelines.
3. Communicate and follow-up with General Contractors.
4. Solicit material quotes from suppliers and truckers, when required.
5. Conduct site visits and attend pre-bid meetings to understand project constructability.
6. Maintain detailed notes in ACT! database and orderly documents in project files.
7. Conduct hand-off meetings with production personnel to review scope of work, workforce requirements, equipment allocation, work sequence, and safety considerations.
8. Review job analysis for costs and profitability.
9. Maintain current customer relations and develop new customers.
10. Deliver in-person presentations or online webinars to engineering/contracting firms.
11. Limited travel to various locations for projects, conferences, and presentations, up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications

1. BS Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar discipline is preferred but not required.
2. Experience as a Construction Estimator or Office/Field Engineer is required.
3. A minimum of 2 years of field experience on heavy civil projects is required.
4. Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
5. Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Office, common contracting procedures, and practices.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Company Description

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. EEO/M/F.

MixOnSite is a nationwide contractor specializing in low-density foam concrete, providing cost-effective solutions for geotechnical and underground construction problems.