Civil Estimator - Design-Build & CM@Risk Specialist

Jobtome; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

S. B. Ballard Construction Company in Virginia Beach seeks an experienced Civil Estimator to join our team.

The role focuses on reviewing designs, quantifying civil elements, and developing pricing while collaborating with AE’s and Owners on design-build and CM at risk projects. Qualified candidates will read drawings, use OST/Agtech/Bluebeam, and excel in MS Office. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; LEED and DBIA certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating with emphasis on civil/structural scope.
• Proven ability to read and interpret drawings and specs.
• Proficiency with estimating tools and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Review project design drawings and specs to determine scope.
• Quantify civil elements when design is complete or near complete.
• Develop knowledge of construction pricing and conceptual estimating.
• Network with subs for estimate input and bid information.
• Prepare bid comparisons and present findings to team.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Tools

Bluebeam

On Screen Take-off (OST)

Agtech

MS Office/Excel

MS Project and PG

Job description

S. B. Ballard Construction Company in Virginia Beach seeks an experienced Civil Estimator to join our team.

The role focuses on reviewing designs, quantifying civil elements, and developing pricing while collaborating with AE’s and Owners on design-build and CM at risk projects. Qualified candidates will read drawings, use OST/Agtech/Bluebeam, and excel in MS Office. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; LEED and DBIA certifications are a plus.