Civil Estimator

Actalent; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Birmingham, AL seeks a Civil Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for heavy civil and structural concrete projects, supporting bids from preconstruction to contract award. You will collaborate with operations, GC's, and subcontractors, using Procore and other estimating tools to deliver comprehensive proposals.

A 5+ year track record in heavy civil estimation is required. The role is fully onsite in Birmingham, with a typical five-day work week and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil, infrastructure, site development, or concrete construction.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience with bridges and concrete structures is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for heavy civil, utility, roadway, and structural concrete projects.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, subcontractors, and suppliers to develop bid proposals.
• Analyze project risks and support successful project execution.
• Work closely with general contractors to generate estimates.
• Utilize Procore and other estimation software for project planning and execution.

Skills

Bidding

Civil estimating

Procore

Structural concrete

General contractors

Estimating software

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

WinEST

B2W Estimate

Bid2Win

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

Procore

Job description

Job Title: Civil EstimatorJob Description

The Civil Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for heavy civil projects, including foundations, embankments, and concrete structures. The role involves developing comprehensive bid proposals, analyzing project risks, and supporting project execution from preconstruction through contract award.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for heavy civil, utility, roadway, and structural concrete projects.

• Collaborate with operations, project management, subcontractors, and suppliers to develop comprehensive bid proposals.

• Analyze project risks and support successful project execution.

• Work closely with general contractors to generate estimates.

• Utilize Procore and other estimation software for project planning and execution.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in bidding, civil estimating, and working with structural concrete.

• Experience with general contractors and estimation software, particularly Procore.

• 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil, infrastructure, site development, or concrete construction.

• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with bridges and concrete structures is a major plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Science or related field preferred.

• Experience estimating projects ranging from $1 million to $100 million+.

• Proficiency with estimating software such as WinEST, B2W Estimate, Bid2Win, Bluebeam Revu, and Excel.

• Knowledge of production rates, means and methods, and heavy equipment operations.

Work Environment

The role is based in a mid-sized, family-owned office environment. The candidate will work closely with owners and project managers, spending time both in the office and on-site. The position involves interaction with internal employees as well as external clients, general contractors, and subcontractors. The job requires a five-day work week in the office, emphasizing a culture of great flexibility and support.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $57.88/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.