Civil Estimator - Employee-Owned (Omaha)

Actalent; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

Actalent, based in Omaha, NE, is seeking a Civil Estimator to support bid development and construction execution. The role emphasizes reviewing plans, performing takeoffs, and evaluating subcontractor bids to produce accurate estimates.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in civil estimation or related fields, strong reading of drawings, and proficiency with MS Office, Bluebeam, and HeavyBid. This onsite position offers employee ownership and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil construction, estimating, project engineering, or project management experience
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience with concrete, utilities, grading, earthwork, or site development projects
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications to understand project scope
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop accurate cost estimates
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier bids
• Assist with bid preparation and proposal development
• Support project handoff from estimating to operations
• Track project costs, schedules, and quantities during construction
• Collaborate with project managers, field teams, owners, engineers, and contractors
• Identify risks and help drive successful project outcomes

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

Job description

Actalent, based in Omaha, NE, is seeking a Civil Estimator to support bid development and construction execution. The role emphasizes reviewing plans, performing takeoffs, and evaluating subcontractor bids to produce accurate estimates.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in civil estimation or related fields, strong reading of drawings, and proficiency with MS Office, Bluebeam, and HeavyBid. This onsite position offers employee ownership and growth opportunities.