Civil Estimator II: Value-Engineered Takeoffs & Plans

Southeast Culvert Inc; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Culvert Inc. is seeking an estimator who can review civil construction plans, identify SeC products and alternates, and produce accurate material takeoffs.

The role focuses on validating design quantities, spotting potential liabilities, and supporting value-engineered solutions. Ideal candidates will have a 4-year degree or equivalent experience, strong Excel/Bluebeam/AutoCAD skills, and a detail-oriented mindset to ensure high-quality estimates and timely project delivery for storm

Qualifications

• Numeric ability and reasoning.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (high proficiency in Excel), Bluebeam, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to communicate easily with Estimating & Engineering Departments.
• Accuracy with data and numbers.
• Very detail-oriented and diligent.
• Possess a basic understanding of business functions and processes.
• Strong ability to learn, self-starter, and driven to perform at a high level.
• Helpful and willing to go above and beyond.
• Knowledge and/or field experience associated with stormwater pipe, utilities, construction, and/or quality control background.
• Punctual, reliable, and good time management.
• Ability to read and comprehend Civil Construction plans, blueprints, or drawings.
• Strong ability to compile, analyze, and interpret data.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of interpreting plans and can identify discrepancies and/or other issues and communicate them clearly before making assumptions about the plan /design.
• Ability to maintain high quality of work, including accuracy, thoroughness, and clarity when producing estimates/takeoffs.
• Ability to assemble Estimates and produce technical notes / qualifying statements when necessary.
• Knowledge of all SeC products.
• Knowledge of estimating software, Excel, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD.
• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Review civil construction plans to identify SeC products and possible alternates.
• Produce accurate material takeoffs with validated design and quantities.
• Identify issues or liabilities and address them quickly.
• Identify value-engineered opportunities and prepare estimates for teams.
• Collaborate with Estimating Department on JOB prioritization and on-time delivery.
• Keep informed of industry changes and improve team knowledge.
• Review key documents and organize the JOB folder for ESTIMATE / TAKEOFF.

Skills

Numerical reasoning

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Data analysis

Communication

Plans & drawings review

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Southeast Culvert Inc. is seeking an estimator who can review civil construction plans, identify SeC products and alternates, and produce accurate material takeoffs.

The role focuses on validating design quantities, spotting potential liabilities, and supporting value-engineered solutions. Ideal candidates will have a 4-year degree or equivalent experience, strong Excel/Bluebeam/AutoCAD skills, and a detail-oriented mindset to ensure high-quality estimates and timely project delivery for storm