Civil Estimator

Hewitt Young; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitt Young in Rochester, NY is seeking a Civil Estimator to transform opportunities into profitable bids and guide projects from estimate to turnover.

The role requires strong civil construction knowledge, proficiency with estimating software, and the ability to interpret drawings and specifications while maintaining profitability. You will collaborate with the Chief Estimator, Project Managers, and vendors to craft precise proposals and win work.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of Civil construction.
• Skilled in estimating software, takeoff tools, and cost analysis.
• Ability to interpret drawings, contracts, and specifications accurately.
• Financial awareness and analytical skills to maintain profitability targets.
• Professional, persuasive communicator with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents, drawings, and specs to produce precise estimates.
• Prepare and submit competitive proposals aligned with profit goals.
• Collaborate with the Chief Estimator on scope strategy, risk, and pricing.
• Support Project Managers, Procurement, and Executives during buyouts and negotiations.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, walkthroughs, and site visits.
• Develop pricing with vendors to meet project needs.
• Track estimating data and maintain bid logs.
• Take ownership of the estimate process and client relationships.

Skills

Civil construction

Estimating software

Takeoffs

Cost analysis

Interpret drawings/specs

Financial awareness

Communication

Tools

Top Builder

Job description

Description

Civil Estimator

Rochester, NY, US

Professional - Salaried

At Hewitt Young, excellence is our standard. We look for Builders who take ownership, push through challenges, and care about results as much as their craft. When you join our team, you earn your edge every day, and we make sure it pays off.

Role Mission:

The Civil Estimator builds the possibility by turning opportunities into wins. Once a project has been selected, this role ensures Hewitt Young delivers precise, competitive estimates that secure profitable work and sets the field up for success.

Core Responsibilities:

• Review bid documents, drawings, and specifications to produce precise takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Prepare and submit competitive proposals aligned with HY’s focus and profit goals.
• Collaborate with the Chief Estimator on scope strategy, risk assessment, and pricing approach.
• Support Project Managers, Procurement, and Executives during buyouts and final negotiations.
• Support Project Managers to assess job status, scop clarifications, and change order support.
• Estimate construction costs for Public (plan and spec jobs), private negotiated work where documents are 50% - 75% complete.
• Handle projects ensuring detailed and comprehensive estimates.
• Develop proposals which qualify assumptions, allowances, cost-saving opportunities, and alternates.
• Work with equipment and material vendors to develop pricing to meet the project's needs.
• Take ownership of the entire estimate process, the client relationship, the proposal process, and job turnover.
• Track data and activity in Top Builder.
• Maintain accurate estimating data, cost libraries, and bid logs.
• Attending pre-bid meetings, walkthroughs, and site visits.

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of Civil construction and related scopes.
• Skilled in estimating software, takeoff tools, and cost analysis.
• Ability to interpret drawings, contracts, and specifications accurately.
• Financial awareness and analytical skills to maintain profitability targets.
• Professional, persuasive communicator with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Demonstratesprofessionalism in appearance, communication style, and conductacross all internal and external interactions.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND HERE AT HEWITT YOUNG:

At Hewitt Young, we don't just fill roles - we build careers!

Above all we take pride in our work. Every project reflects who we are, how we operate, and the standards we stand behind.

If you're driven, accountable, and ready to grow, you'll find your place here.

Hewitt Young is an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to any legally protected status.