Civil Estimator

Great Divide Earthworks LLC; Etna (WY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck or vehicle allowance

Fuel card and expense reimbursement

Clothing allowance and company swag

Autonomy in daily operations

Job summary

A local earthwork contractor in Wyoming is seeking a skilled civil estimator to join their growing team. This role will involve creating accurate project estimates, managing job costs, and coordinating with both clients and field crews throughout project execution. Ideal candidates will have approximately five years of experience in civil estimating and proficiency in various estimating and operations software. The position offers autonomy, performance bonuses, and opportunities for professional development within a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• Approximately five years of civil estimating experience required.
• Field experience in civil earthwork is essential.
• Strong proficiency in spreadsheets and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs and assist in project selection.
• Build accurate project estimates for various scopes.
• Track job costs and manage change orders.
• Coordinate customer requests with field crew.
• Participate in project debriefs for improvements.

Skills

Civil estimating experience

Job costing

Field experience in civil earthwork

Spreadsheet and software proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Tools

QBO

Excel

BusyBusy

BlueBeam

G-Suite

Topcon GPS

Komatsu Smart Construction

Job description

Build the numbers that decide which dirt we move, and how we do it. Be in the office, in the field, and in the middle of it all.

About Great Divide Earthworks

No project starts without the dig. We’re a Western Wyoming earthwork crew that takes pride in setting the foundation that the rest of the work depends on. Since 2014, we’ve been trusted for work that requires accurate planning, custom‑fitted and tech‑enabled equipment, and crews who build cleanly and safely in the terrain we call home. We keep investing in our people because the work improves when the people doing it do too.

How You’ll Contribute

This role exists because we’ve grown past what the owner and superintendent can reasonably carry alone. You’ll bring structure, numbers, and perspective to how we decide what work to take on and how to price it. Your estimates will guide training, tighten job costing, improve standard practices, and help us reward quality work. You’ll be involved from the first look at a project through closeout and debrief.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Win the right work by reviewing RFPs and helping leadership decide which projects fit our crew and capacity.
• Build accurate estimates for varied scopes, including site packages, dry and wet utilities, grading, clearing, demolition, and infrastructure work, like water control structures and rural bridges.
• Create strong project starts by coordinating pre‑construction efforts such as machine control modeling and material ordering.
• Keep projects financially honest by tracking job costs through completion, repricing and managing change orders, and adjusting when field conditions shift.
• Protect and grow customer relationships by working directly with clients from pricing through closeout.
• Stay connected to production by coordinating customer requests with the field crew and spending real time on site.
• Close projects well by participating in debriefs, identifying weak links in operating systems, celebrating wins, and helping leadership decide how to improve the next job.

Who You Are

• You bring around five years of civil estimating experience, including job costing.
• You’ve spent time doing civil earthwork in the field and know how to price projects because you know how they’re actually built.
• You’re a software nerd and spreadsheet guru who gets into the granular details and is just as comfortable working from the front seat of a truck as you are splitting time between the office and the field.
• You’re not afraid to build the airplane while it’s flying and help create estimating processes and systems as you go.
• You have an inquisitive mind and the ability to engage with conflicting opinions in a gentleway.

Typical Schedule

Around 50 hours per week during the production season, with things slowing down in winter. This is a mobile role with time split between the field and office. On‑site inspections, travel to job locations, and time with the team are part of the job, and most work stays close enough that you’re home every night.

What’s In It For You

Role‑specific perks

• Autonomy in how you operate day to day, with real responsibility for results
• Company truck or vehicle allowance
• Fuel card and expense reimbursement
• Ariat clothing allowance and other swag

Pay and bonuses

• Performance-driven bonus opportunities
• Holiday bonus
• Overtime available and paid fairly

Time off and support

• 40 hours PTO your first year
• 80 hours PTO your second year
• Up to 160 hours PTO by your fourth year
• Support for personal goals, activities, and interests outside the job

Tools, tech, and equipment

• Modern, well‑equipped fleet with GPS technology
• Specialized attachments and tools for the work you do
• Estimating and operations supported by QBO, Excel, BusyBusy, BlueBeam, Insite, G‑Suite, Topcon GPS, and Komatsu Smart Construction services
• Continuous training so you keep getting better

Benefits we’re building toward

• Financial wellness benefits from Ramsey
• Plans to add medical benefits and a 401K as we grow

The people

• Small, field‑production‑focused team with an appreciation for the work, the people, and the place
• An owner who’s involved and approachable
• Shared meals, BBQs, and time spent knowing each other beyond job titles

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace and creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We comply with all applicable laws governing EEO and affirmative action and ensure that all employment decisions are made solely based on job‑related qualifications and merit.