Civil Estimator

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

Job summary

LEMOINE, a Great Place to Work®-Certified company, is seeking a Civil Estimator based in Baton Rouge, LA. You will oversee the estimating cycle for heavy civil, site packages, road, paving, and site utilities across our infrastructure market group.

You will lead self-perform estimates, compile proposals, and present them to customers while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring safety and QA/QC standards on multiple projects valued at $10–$25 million annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CM/Engineering or related field.
• 6–10+ years in heavy civil construction estimating or PM roles.
• Strong planning, scheduling and cost estimation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full estimating cycle using HCSS, Trimble, and OST.
• Prepare self-perform estimates for labor, material, and equipment.
• Compile and present final proposals to customers.
• Maintain internal/external relationships to ensure client satisfaction.
• Oversee multiple projects with $10–25M revenue.
• Review subcontractor payments and vendor billing.
• Produce monthly cost projections and forecasts.
• Provide guidance to assistant PMs and engineers.
• Enforce QA/QC and ensure safety audits and risk controls.
• Monitor schedule logic and sequencing as needed.

Skills

Estimating software proficiency

Civil/Heavy civil experience

Communication skills

Project management

QA/QC awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

HCSS

Trimble Business Center

On Screen Takeoff

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.