Civil Construction Project Engineer & Estimator

Sarpy Chamber; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomsdale Excavating is seeking an experienced Project Engineer/Estimator to turn plans and opportunities into successful civil construction projects. You will review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, develop cost estimates, evaluate pricing, and assist with bid preparation.

After award, you’ll track costs, quantities, schedules, submittals, and documentation while supporting project managers and field leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction, estimating, project engineering, or project management.
• Can read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Organized, analytical, accountable, and detail-oriented.
• Communicates well with field and office teams.
• Comfortable identifying problems and helping develop practical solutions.
• Has a degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field—or equivalent construction experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable learning construction-related software.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications, perform quantity takeoffs, develop cost estimates, evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing, and assist with bid preparation.
• Once a project is awarded, track costs, quantities, schedules, submittals, and documentation while supporting our project managers and field leadership.
• Work with owners, general contractors, engineers, vendors, and internal teams to identify risks and help transition from estimating to operations.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Estimating

Project engineering

Project management

Reading plans & specs

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bloomsdale Excavating is seeking an experienced Project Engineer/Estimator to turn plans and opportunities into successful civil construction projects. You will review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, develop cost estimates, evaluate pricing, and assist with bid preparation.

After award, you’ll track costs, quantities, schedules, submittals, and documentation while supporting project managers and field leadership.