Estimator

Nbutexas; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Nbutexas in Honolulu seeks an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to prepare accurate, detailed estimates for large and complex construction projects within our Heavy Civil division. This role requires strong knowledge of construction methods, costs, scheduling, and project requirements.

You will review plans, perform quantity take-offs, coordinate workloads, and support bid preparation. Collaboration with project managers, field teams, and suppliers is essential to deliver competitive bids and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of construction experience; estimating experience strongly preferred.
• Heavy Civil construction experience preferred.
• Strong estimating, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and construction estimates.
• Perform and oversee quantity take-offs.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and subcontractor/vendor quotes.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and potential discrepancies.
• Conduct site investigations and support bid preparation.
• Coordinate estimating workloads and deadlines.
• Evaluate labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs.
• Work with project managers and field teams on budgets and change orders.
• Support negotiations with owners, architects, engineers, and agencies.
• Assist with finalizing competitive bids.

Skills

Estimating

Mathematics

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Communication

Organization

Time management

Reading drawings/specs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to prepare accurate, detailed estimates for large and complex construction projects. This role supports a Heavy Civil division and requires strong knowledge of construction methods, costs, scheduling, and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and construction estimates.
• Perform and oversee quantity take-offs.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and subcontractor/vendor quotes.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and potential discrepancies.
• Conduct site investigations and support bid preparation.
• Coordinate estimating workloads and deadlines.
• Evaluate labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs.
• Work with project managers and field teams on budgets and change orders.
• Support negotiations with owners, architects, engineers, and agencies.
• Assist with finalizing competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of construction experience; estimating experience strongly preferred.
• Heavy Civil construction experience preferred.
• Strong estimating, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Profit sharing
• Wellness and employee assistance programs
• Professional development, training, and certification opportunities

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