Civil Estimator - Bids, Budgets & Value Engineering

BIC Recruiting; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard package

Job summary

BIC Recruiting’s client, an industrial site-civil construction firm, is seeking a Civil Estimator in Scott, LA to support the BD, PM, and construction teams with estimates, schedules, and proposals based on plans and specifications.

The role requires evaluating contract documents, performing value engineering, coordinating with subcontractors, and maintaining cost databases to prepare timely bids and project budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or relevant field.
• 3+ years’ minimum experience in construction industry.
• Able to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient technical writing skills.
• Estimating software experience (HCSS Heavy Bid) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Business Development in proposals and client presentations.
• Study contract documents to determine scope, plans, schedule and specs.
• Perform value engineering and value enhancements for client needs.
• Estimate projects and prepare bids.
• Attend pre-bid and post-bid meetings; liaise with Owner/Architect/Engineer.
• Coordinate with Project Manager on prelim schedules and budgets.
• Help with preconstruction budgeting discussions.

Skills

Construction experience

MS Office proficiency

Technical writing

Reading contract documents

Estimating knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or relevant field

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

BIC Recruiting’s client, an industrial site-civil construction firm, is seeking a Civil Estimator in Scott, LA to support the BD, PM, and construction teams with estimates, schedules, and proposals based on plans and specifications.

The role requires evaluating contract documents, performing value engineering, coordinating with subcontractors, and maintaining cost databases to prepare timely bids and project budgets.