Civil Estimator – Virginia Beach, Value-Driven Bids & BIM

SB Ballard Construction; Suffolk (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 in Virginia Beach is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to join our team. The role involves reviewing designs, quantifying civil elements, and developing pricing for bids, with a focus on design-build and CM@Risk projects.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of estimating experience, strong Excel and Bluebeam skills, and the ability to interact with AE’s and owners. This in-person position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction estimating, means and methods, and pricing.
• Past experience as civil estimator or on GC projects.
• Experience with AE’s and Owners in design-build/CM@Risk.
• Ability to read & interpret drawings and specs.
• Proficiency in OST/Agtech/Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specs to determine scope of work.
• Quantify civil elements on completed or near-complete designs.
• Develop knowledge of construction pricing and conceptual estimating.
• Network with subcontractors for bid input and product information.
• Complete bid comparisons and present findings.
• Participate in value management and learning within the estimating team.

Skills

Read drawings

Interpreting specs

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Networking with subs

Bid analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

On Screen Take-off (OST)

Agtech

Bluebeam

MS Office/Excel

MS Project

Job description

S. B. Ballard Construction Company in Virginia Beach is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to join our team. The role involves reviewing designs, quantifying civil elements, and developing pricing for bids, with a focus on design-build and CM@Risk projects.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of estimating experience, strong Excel and Bluebeam skills, and the ability to interact with AE’s and owners. This in-person position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.