Estimating Technician

CS Beatty Construction; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

C.S. Beatty Construction is a heavy civil contractor based in Birmingham, Alabama.

We are seeking an Estimating Technician with 3+ years of experience to support our estimating team with accurate quantity takeoffs and CAD work for earthwork, utilities, paving, and site development bids. The ideal candidate is proficient in AGTEK, Bluebeam Revu, and AutoCAD / Civil 3D, and can turn plans and design files into reliable quantities and models that estimators and field crews can build from.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in estimating, quantity takeoff, or CAD support for heavy civil
• Proficiency in AGTEK (Earthwork 4D / Gradework) for surface modeling and takeoff
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for plan review and takeoff
• Working proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D with engineer files
• Ability to interpret civil plans, profiles, cross-sections, and specs
• Experience soliciting quotes and negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in quantities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs in Bluebeam Revu for site items like storm drainage, sewers, water lines, paving
• Build earthwork models in AGTEK from CAD files and PDFs
• Clean up and manipulate CAD files in AutoCAD / Civil 3D for takeoff and modeling
• Create exhibits, site logistics, haul routes, and phasing drawings for bids
• Organize bid documents and track plan revisions
• Flag scope gaps and draft RFIs during bids
• Solicit and track subcontractor quotes and negotiate pricing
• Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings as needed
• Hand off quantity backup and AGTEK models to operations on awarded projects
• Adapt to new AI tech and streamline workflows

Skills

Estimating experience

Takeoff accuracy

CAD support

Plan reading

Excel proficiency

Bid management

Driver's license

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

AGTEK Earthwork 4D/Gradework

Bluebeam Revu

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Job description

C.S. Beatty Construction is a heavy civil contractor based in Birmingham, Alabama. We are seeking an Estimating Technician with 3+ years of experience to support our estimating team with accurate quantity takeoffs and CAD work for earthwork, utilities, paving, and site development bids. The ideal candidate is proficient in AGTEK, Bluebeam Revu, and AutoCAD / Civil 3D, and can turn plans and design files into reliable quantities and models that estimators and field crews can build from.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform quantity takeoffs in Bluebeam Revu for storm drainage, sanitary sewer, water lines, paving, curb and gutter, erosion control, and other site items.
• Build earthwork models in AGTEK from CAD files and PDFs: existing and proposed surfaces, cut/fill volumes, topsoil stripping, undercut, and mass-haul quantities.
• Clean up, prepare, and manipulate engineer CAD files in AutoCAD / Civil 3D for takeoff and modeling (layers, linework, surfaces, alignments, and profiles).
• Create exhibits, site logistics plans, haul routes, and phasing drawings to support bids and proposals.
• Organize bid documents, plans, specifications, and addenda; track plan revisions and update quantities accordingly.
• Flag scope gaps, plan conflicts, and missing information to estimators; help draft RFIs during the bid period.
• Solicit, track, and level subcontractor and supplier quotes; build scope sheets and negotiate pricing, scope, and terms with subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive, complete numbers for bid day.
• Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings as needed to verify existing conditions.
• Hand off quantity backup, AGTEK models, and CAD files to operations on awarded projects.
• Adaptable to new AI technology and streamlining workflows.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in estimating, quantity takeoff, or CAD support for heavy civil, sitework, or utility construction.
• Proficiency in AGTEK (Earthwork 4D / Gradework) for surface modeling, earthwork takeoff, and volume calculations.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for digital plan review, markups, and quantity takeoff.
• Working proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D, including working with engineer-provided design files.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, profiles, cross-sections, and specifications. Experience soliciting quotes and negotiating pricing and scope with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in quantities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting/CAD, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).
• Experience with data center, industrial, utility substation, or commercial site development.
• Interest in growing into an Estimator role.