Civil Estimator

lemoinecompany; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LEMOINE, a Great Place to Work-certified company, seeks a Civil Estimator to lead estimating for heavy civil and site-work projects in our Infrastructure market group. The role involves self-perform estimates, developing proposals, and coordinating with stakeholders on projects ranging $10–$25 million annually.

The candidate will manage full estimating cycles, maintain cost projections, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safety and QA/QC standards across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 6-10+ years of professional heavy civil construction estimating/management experience.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and estimating for construction trades.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, and takeoff tools.
• Solid budgeting, financial analysis, teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full estimating cycle in HCSS, Trimble, On Screen Takeoff, and other tools.
• Proficiently self-perform estimates for civil and earthwork (labor, material, equipment).
• Compile, create, and present final estimate proposals to customers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Oversee construction of multiple projects with $10–$25 million revenue.
• Review and approve subcontract payment requisitions and vendor billing.
• Create accurate monthly cost projections and forecasting for projects.
• Provide guidance to Assistant PMs and Project Engineers on the project.
• Implement QA/QC procedures for non-conforming work and ensure corrections.
• Enforce LIFE Safe Work Practices and conduct monthly Job Site Safety Audits.
• Monitor and update project schedule and sequencing as needed.

Skills

Civil Estimating

Heavy Civil

Budgeting

Subcontractor coordination

Scheduling

QA/QC

MS Office

Project management

On-Screen Takeoff

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Takeoff software (HCSS/OST)

Job description

LEMOINE, a Great Place to Work®-Certified company, is looking for a Civil Estimator. The Civil Estimator oversees the construction of multiple projects with annual revenues between $10 million and $25 million. This position is part of our Infrastructure market group, specifically our Civil Sector. The projects associated with this position will include, but not be limited to, the following: heavy civil, site-packages, road, paving, site utilities, etc. The Infrastructure market group will perform work for commercial, heavy civil, industrial, and municipal industries. At LEMOINE, we believe in achieving excellence in construction while enhancing the lives of all involved.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage full estimating cycle in HCSS, Trimble Business Center, On Screen Takeoff, and other software tools.
• Be proficient at self-perform estimates (labor, material, and equipment) for civil and earthwork.
• Prove ability by successfully compiling, creating, and presenting final estimate proposals to customers.
• Develops and maintains healthy internal and external relationships and partners with all stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Oversees the construction of multiple projects with annual revenues between $10 million and $25 million.
• Reviews, corrects, and approves subcontract payment requisitions and vendor billing for the project.
• Creates accurate monthly cost projections and forecasting for projects.
• Provides guidance and leadership to Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers assigned to the project.
• Implements QA/QC procedures for non-conforming work; ensures correction of any non-conforming work.
• Enforces and monitors compliance with LIFE Safe Work Practices with a focus on top (8) risks through completion of Job Site Safety Audit (not DBO2) once a month.
• Monitors and updates the project schedule and schedule logic and/or sequencing as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University in Construction Management, Engineering, or related curriculum or equivalent work experience.
• 6-10+ years of professional experience in Heavy Civil Construction project management, field supervision, or estimating/pre-construction roles for a Heavy Civil general contractor or subcontractor.
• Strong working knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and estimating for construction trades (all disciplines).
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, project management, estimating, and scheduling software programs.
• Solid skills in the areas of math, budgeting, and financial analysis, as well as excellent teamwork, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lemoine Company, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are considered without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, religion, national origin, or disability. Only job-related factors will be considered in deciding applicants' qualifications for positions.