Estimating Technician: Earthwork CAD Pro in Birmingham

CS Beatty Construction, LLC.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and software

Competitive salary (experience-based)

Job summary

C.S. Beatty Construction, LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Estimating Technician with 3+ years of experience to support our estimating team.

The role focuses on accurate quantity takeoffs and CAD work for earthwork, utilities, paving, and site development bids. Proficiency in AGTEK, Bluebeam Revu, and AutoCAD/Civil 3D is essential, with the ability to translate plans into reliable quantities and models for bidders and crews.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating, quantity takeoff, or CAD support for heavy civil, sitework, or utility construction.
• Proficiency in AGTEK for surface modeling, earthwork takeoff, and volume calculations.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for digital plan review and quantity takeoff.
• Working proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D with engineer-provided design files.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, profiles, cross-sections, and specs.
• Experience soliciting quotes and negotiating pricing with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in quantities; proficient in Excel; able to manage multiple bids.

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: surfaces, volumes, topsoil stripping, undercut, and mass-haul.
• Clean up, prepare, and manipulate engineer CAD files in AutoCAD/Civil 3D for takeoff and modeling.
• 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.
• Flag scope gaps, plan conflicts, and missing information to estimators; draft RFIs during bid period.
• Solicit, track, and level subcontractor quotes; build scope sheets; negotiate pricing, scope, and terms.
• Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings; hand off quantity backup, AGTEK models, and CAD files to operations.

Skills

Quantity takeoff

Plan interpretation

Bid coordination

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

AGTEK Earthwork 4D/Gradework

Bluebeam Revu

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

Job description

C.S. Beatty Construction, LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Estimating Technician with 3+ years of experience to support our estimating team.

The role focuses on accurate quantity takeoffs and CAD work for earthwork, utilities, paving, and site development bids. Proficiency in AGTEK, Bluebeam Revu, and AutoCAD/Civil 3D is essential, with the ability to translate plans into reliable quantities and models for bidders and crews.