Estimator

HR Collaboration Group LLC

Elkhart (IN)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 83,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Creative, collaborative work enviro.

Advancement opportunities

Competitive pay programs

Health & wellness benefits

Retirement match

Paid vacations and holidays

Volunteer days

Community engagement

Job summary

HR Collaboration Group LLC is seeking an Estimator for the Warsaw/Fort Wayne area to lead cost estimating for heavy civil projects, including site development and utilities. The role emphasizes independent work and teamwork to ensure competitive and profitable bids.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering and 2+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil work.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
2+ years of estimating experience in construction (site development, public works/infrastructure, utilities, earthwork).
Strong knowledge of construction means & methods and the ability to interpret drawings/specifications.
Excellent numerical, analytical, and organizational skills; strong negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

Lead cost estimating for heavy civil construction projects including site development, utilities, earthwork, demolition, and infrastructure.
Develop take-offs, cost build-ups (labor, material, equipment, subcontractors) and contingency allowances.
Maintain historical cost databases, production rate libraries, and unit cost benchmarks.
Prepare and present estimate summaries, bid cost breakdowns, cash flow estimates, and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Estimating software

Numerical/analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Heavy civil estimating platforms

Job description

Estimator

This role is located in the Warsaw/Fort Wayne area

Enjoy working in an environment where you are building communities and making a visible impact every day? Enjoy working independently and within teams to create excellence on the job? Want a challenging career while giving back to the community?

Then, We have the place for you!

Who We Are:

Our Company is a recognized leader in the construction industry, with more than 60 years of exceptional quality workmanship and building customer service relationships that have created long-term partnerships and ongoing company growth year over year. Come join our team and make a real difference for the community and your future!

What We Offer:

Creative, innovative, and a collaborative work environment
Challenging career opportunities
Opportunity for advancement
Competitive pay programs!
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits
Retirement Program with Employer Match!
Paid Vacations and Holidays
Volunteer Days
Monthly Meals
Community Engagement
And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role

What You'll Do:

As Estimator, you will lead cost estimating for heavy civil construction projects including site development, utilities, earthwork, demolition, and infrastructure support ensuring the company remains competitive and profitable.

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

Reviews plans, specs, geotechnical reports, and site data to define the scope of work for site development, utilities, earthwork, mass grading, concrete/asphalt, etc.
Identifies and assesses risk and constructability issues specific to heavy site work environments.
Solicits, evaluates and negotiates subcontractor and vendor pricing, ensuring complete coverage of required bid items.
Develops detailed quantity of take-offs, cost build-ups (labor, material, equipment, subcontractors), and contingency/risk allowances.
Maintains and updates historical cost databases, production rate libraries, and unit cost benchmarks for heavy civil work.
Prepares and presents estimate summaries, bid cost breakdowns, cash flow estimates, and recommendations to executive leadership.
Collaborates with project management and operations to review constructability, value-engineering alternatives, and schedule impacts.
Participates in site visits and pre-bid meetings to gain firsthand understanding of field conditions.
Supports hand-off of awarded bids to operations/project teams and assists in change-order estimating as needed.

Position Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Experience: 2+ years of estimating experience in construction (site development, public works/infrastructure, utilities, earthwork).
Certification(s): N/A
Functional Skills: Strong knowledge of construction means & methods (earthmoving, site utilities, mass grading, infrastructure, hauling/aggregate, etc.); Able to interpret heavy civil project drawings and specifications. Excellent numerical, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines. Detail-oriented with excellent negotiation skills.
Technology Aptitude/Skills: Strong proficiency in take-off and estimating tools and software (experience with software such as Bluebeam, heavy civil estimating platforms preferred).
Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed to communicate with all levels inside and outside the organization. Will present and train others.
Leadership/Behaviors: Self-motivated; Able to work independently and within a team environment. Able to mentor and lead others.
Culture Match Behaviors: Strong work ethic, with a community and faith-based culture, where team members grow along with the business, and everyone is treated how they want to be treated.

Other Important Information:

Pay/Salary: Hourly Position