Civil Estimator — Onsite in Virginia Beach

SB Ballard Construction; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

S. B. Ballard Construction Company, located near Virginia Beach, is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to join our team in Virginia Beach. This in-person, full-time role offers a salary range of $85,000 to $110,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package.

Ideal candidates will read drawings and specs, develop pricing, and coordinate with AE’s and Owners on design-build and CM@risk projects. Proficiency in OST/Agtech/Bluebeam and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil or general contracting estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Proficiency in MS Office with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with OST/Agtech and Bluebeam tooling.
• LEED and DBIA certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review project drawings and specs to determine scope of work.
• Quantify civil elements of projects with near-complete designs.
• Develop knowledge of construction pricing and conceptual estimating.
• Network with subs for input, bids, and product information.
• Analyze bid comparisons and present findings to team.
• Demonstrate strong presentation skills and contribute to value management.

Skills

Construction estimating

Reading drawings

Communication skills

MS Office/Excel

Education

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Tools

On Screen Take-off (OST)

Agtech

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

S. B. Ballard Construction Company, located near Virginia Beach, is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to join our team in Virginia Beach. This in-person, full-time role offers a salary range of $85,000 to $110,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package.

Ideal candidates will read drawings and specs, develop pricing, and coordinate with AE’s and Owners on design-build and CM@risk projects. Proficiency in OST/Agtech/Bluebeam and MS Office is preferred.