Civil Estimator – Heavy Highway & Bridge Projects

SET, Inc.; Lowellville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Simple IRA / employer match

PTO & holidays

Advancement opportunity

Job summary

S.E.T., Inc. in Lowellville, OH, is hiring an Estimator to lead bid efforts for Heavy Highway, Bridge Reconstruction, and Underground Utility work.

You will review plans, perform takeoffs, and prepare competitive proposals while coordinating with subs and suppliers. The ideal candidate has a Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree and 3–5 years of estimating experience, with proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Bluebeam and the ability to read civil drawings and assess field constraints.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of Construction Estimating experience.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Bluebeam.
• Ability to read construction drawings and understand civil construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans and specifications to determine project scope.
• Perform detailed digital quantity takeoffs for civil and infrastructure work.
• Develop and assemble complete bid proposals and cost estimates.
• Prepare scope sheets and ensure bid accuracy and compliance.
• Solicit, compare, and level subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Track bid coverage and clarify scope inclusions and exclusions.
• Research new Heavy Highway and civil construction bid opportunities.
• Support smooth handoff of awarded projects to the Project Manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Job description

S.E.T., Inc. in Lowellville, OH, is hiring an Estimator to lead bid efforts for Heavy Highway, Bridge Reconstruction, and Underground Utility work.

You will review plans, perform takeoffs, and prepare competitive proposals while coordinating with subs and suppliers. The ideal candidate has a Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree and 3–5 years of estimating experience, with proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Bluebeam and the ability to read civil drawings and assess field constraints.