Earthwork Estimator & Procurement Lead

Edgewood Properties Inc.; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewood Properties Inc. in New Jersey seeks an experienced Estimator/Purchaser for the Excavation Division to prepare quantity takeoffs, estimate costs, and procure materials for site development and earthwork projects from the South Plainfield office.

You will work with the Division Manager and Superintendent to ensure budgets are accurate, prices competitive, and deliveries coordinated, while maintaining vendor relationships and tracking costs against budgets for active projects.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for excavation, grading, utilities, and site development work.
• Develop material, labor, and equipment cost estimates for both internal projects and external bids.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project requirements to determine scope of work.
• Collaborate with the Division Manager and General Superintendent to validate estimates and production rates.
• Maintain an updated cost database for materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Source and secure competitive pricing from a minimum of three qualified vendors for each major material purchase.
• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and ensure material quality.
• Issue purchase orders and track material deliveries in coordination with the EPE Dispatcher.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and evaluate supplier performance on cost, quality, and reliability.
• Ensure all procurement follows company policies and cost-control standards.
• Provide regular updates to the Division Manager on estimating accuracy, purchasing performance, and budget impacts.

Skills

Vendor management

Purchasing

Cost estimation

Quantity takeoffs

Budgeting

Negotiation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

Job description

Edgewood Properties Inc. in New Jersey seeks an experienced Estimator/Purchaser for the Excavation Division to prepare quantity takeoffs, estimate costs, and procure materials for site development and earthwork projects from the South Plainfield office.

You will work with the Division Manager and Superintendent to ensure budgets are accurate, prices competitive, and deliveries coordinated, while maintaining vendor relationships and tracking costs against budgets for active projects.