Civil Estimator - Foundations & Heavy Civil (Chicago)

Orionplacement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A specialized contractor in Chicago is seeking a Civil Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for civil construction projects. You will review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, and develop pricing. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant estimating experience in areas like foundations and concrete. This full-time position offers a chance to work closely with field teams and leadership, fostering communication and collaboration on active projects. Benefits include dental and vision insurance, as well as paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly relevant civil estimating experience.
• Background in foundations, concrete, sitework, earthwork, drilling, or heavy civil strongly preferred.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple bids and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, timely cost estimates for civil and foundation construction projects.
• Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and scope requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.

Skills

Civil estimating experience

Plan-reading skills

Takeoff skills

Bid-preparation skills

Spreadsheets proficiency

Job description

A specialized contractor in Chicago is seeking a Civil Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for civil construction projects. You will review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, and develop pricing. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant estimating experience in areas like foundations and concrete. This full-time position offers a chance to work closely with field teams and leadership, fostering communication and collaboration on active projects. Benefits include dental and vision insurance, as well as paid time off.