Civil Estimator

WA Underground Inc.; Buckley (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

WA Underground Inc. is seeking a Heavy Civil Construction Estimator to handle detailed bids for earthwork and civil development projects in Washington. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) with company match.

Successful applicants will have estimating experience in heavy civil construction, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Join our team and contribute to projects that enhance residential and land developments across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience focusing on earthwork, site development, or utilities is required.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines for bid submissions.
• Local candidates from Western Washington are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed bids for earthwork and civil/site packages.
• Analyze project plans and specifications for accurate estimates.
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review and negotiate subcontract agreements.
• Work closely with project management to ensure accurate estimates.

Skills

Estimating experience in heavy civil construction

Proficiency with estimating software

Understanding of Washington State construction practices

Strong attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Tools

HeavyBid

Bid2Win

Bluebeam

Agtek

Job description

Company Information

Company: WA Underground Inc. Location: Western Washington (Puget Sound / South Sound region) – Hybrid/Field-Office based Position: Heavy Civil Construction Estimator (Earthwork & Site Development) Type: Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits + Performance Incentives

About WA Underground Inc.

We are a growing, self-performing heavy civil / dirt contractor specializing in complete site development and earthwork packages for residential housing developments and land development projects across Western Washington. We handle grading, excavation, utilities, roads, drainage, and all related civil work for production homebuilders and developers.

We pride ourselves on high-quality self-performed work, competitive bidding, and building strong, long-term relationships with clients like D.R. Horton, Lennar, Hayden Homes, and others.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Heavy Civil Construction Estimator to join our team and help us continue winning profitable earthwork and site development subcontracts. This is a key role with direct impact on our growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed, competitive bids for earthwork, grading, excavation, utilities, and full civil/site packages.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports to develop accurate quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Build and maintain strong subcontractor and supplier relationships for pricing.
• Develop comprehensive proposal documents, including detailed scopes, exclusions, clarifications, and schedules.
• Review and negotiate subcontract agreements from the subcontractor perspective (retainage, payment terms, risk allocation, etc.).
• Work closely with field operations and project management to ensure estimates align with actual production and site conditions.
• Track bid results, update historical cost data, and continuously improve estimating accuracy.

Qualifications

• Estimating experience in heavy civil construction, with strong focus on earthwork, site development, or utilities.
• Proficiency with estimating software (HeavyBid, Bid2Win, or similar) and takeoff tools (Bluebeam, Agtek, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of Washington State construction practices, local soil conditions, and production homebuilder project requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work under tight bid deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Local candidates preferred (Western WA experience is a big plus).

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonuses tied to won and successful projects.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company vehicle.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing, hands‑on contractor where your work directly drives success.

To Apply

To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief note on your relevant heavy civil estimating experience to ------------ or reply to this post. Subject line: Heavy Civil Estimator Application

WA Underground Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage qualified candidates to apply.