Civil Estimator – Highway & Paving Bids

Crisdel Group, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisdel Group, Inc. is a leading heavy/highway and site preparation contractor with projects across multiple states, including Florida.

The Civil Estimator will prepare and submit bids for site preparation, underground utility, highway, roadway, bridge, and paving projects, leveraging strong analytical skills and construction knowledge. Based in a collaborative in-house office, you will evaluate risks, analyze bid data, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and timely bid

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a field or project engineer or construction estimator.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil preferred) and/or Construction Management.
• Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical documents and regulations.
• Proficient with MS Office, HCSS Heavy Bid, Agtek, Blue Beam, ProCore, etc.
• Good communication skills and ability to present information clearly in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Prepares complete project scope estimates with detailed pricing and bid qualifications from concept to completion.
• Evaluates bidding risks and strategies to increase competitiveness.
• Reviews project documentation: drawings, specs, data, geotechnical reports, addenda.
• Assesses DBE/SBE goals to ensure project compliance.
• Attends pre-bid meetings or site visits when required.
• Prepares and reviews take-off quantities for data accuracy in estimates.
• Analyzes competition and coordinates with estimating team.
• Develops supplier/vendor relationships for best pricing.
• Calculates costs for self-perform activities: crew labor, materials, equipment.
• Develops project indirect costs including staffing and schedules.

Skills

Bid preparation

Take-off quantities

Cost analysis

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Blue Beam

ProCore

Agtek

Job description

Crisdel Group, Inc. is a leading heavy/highway and site preparation contractor with projects across multiple states, including Florida.

The Civil Estimator will prepare and submit bids for site preparation, underground utility, highway, roadway, bridge, and paving projects, leveraging strong analytical skills and construction knowledge. Based in a collaborative in-house office, you will evaluate risks, analyze bid data, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and timely bid