Estimator

Vaco by Highspring; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Supplemental life insurance options

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Civil Construction Estimator in Jacksonville, FL to support the preparation of accurate estimates for site development projects. The role involves reviewing plans, performing quantity takeoffs, and developing project costs while collaborating with operations, vendors, and leadership through bidding.

Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of civil/site development and are open to growing into estimating roles, with experience in earthwork, drainage, utilities, and

Qualifications

• Experience in civil/site development estimating or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings, plans, and specs.
• Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specs, drawings and bid documents.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for civil/site development projects.
• Develop accurate project estimates and competitive bids.
• Calculate quantities for clearing, earthwork, grading, drainage and utilities.
• Analyze costs: labor, equipment, materials, subs, and suppliers.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Coordinate with project management and operations during estimating.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities while maintaining requirements.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Estimating

Civil construction

Tools

AGTEK takeoff software

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

A well-established civil construction and site development contractor in Northeast Florida is seeking a Civil Construction Estimator to join its Jacksonville team. This organization has a long-standing presence in the local market and specializes in horizontal site development projects throughout the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator or a construction professional with strong knowledge of site development who is interested in growing into an estimating role.

The Opportunity

Jacksonville, FL | Full-Time | Onsite

A well-established civil construction and site development contractor in Northeast Florida is seeking a Civil Construction Estimator to join its Jacksonville team. This organization has a long-standing presence in the local market and specializes in horizontal site development projects throughout the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator or a construction professional with strong knowledge of site development who is interested in growing into an estimating role.

The Opportunity

The Civil Construction Estimator will support the preparation of accurate and competitive estimates for a variety of site development projects. This individual will review construction plans, perform quantity takeoffs, develop project costs, and collaborate with operations, vendors, subcontractors, and leadership throughout the bidding process.

Projects may include all aspects of horizontal site development, including clearing, earthwork, grading, drainage, underground utilities, roadway construction, curb, asphalt, and sidewalks.

Key Responsibilities

• Review construction plans, specifications, drawings, and bid documents.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for civil/site development projects.
• Develop accurate project estimates and competitive bids.
• Calculate quantities associated with clearing, earthwork, grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, asphalt, curb, and sidewalks.
• Analyze labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and supplier costs.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Coordinate with project management and operations throughout the estimating process.
• Assist with identifying value-engineering opportunities while maintaining project requirements and quality standards.
• Occasionally visit local project sites with senior estimating personnel to evaluate conditions relevant to a bid.

Ideal Background

Previous civil construction estimating experience is highly desirable; however, the company is also open to individuals with strong hands-on knowledge of site development and civil construction who have the aptitude to transition into estimating.

Relevant backgrounds may include:

• Civil/site development estimating
• Land surveying or construction surveying
• Site development field operations
• Earthwork and grading
• Land clearing
• Stormwater and drainage
• Underground utilities, including water, sewer, and reclaimed water
• Roadway construction
• Concrete curb and gutter
• Asphalt and sidewalk construction
• Heavy civil construction

Candidates coming from the field should have a strong understanding of how site development projects are constructed and the ability to visualize project requirements from civil plans.

Qualifications

• Experience within civil construction, heavy civil, site development, surveying, or a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with estimating, operations, project management, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Experience with AGTEK takeoff software is highly desirable.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid is preferred.
• Previous estimating experience is preferred but may not be required for candidates with strong applicable site-development knowledge.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite position in Jacksonville, Florida. The role is primarily office-based with no routine overnight or out-of-town travel. Occasional local site visits may be required during the bidding process.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation will be offered based on experience and qualifications, with flexibility for candidates who bring a particularly strong combination of civil construction and estimating experience.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance options
• Additional voluntary insurance products
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

Build Your Career in Civil Construction

This position offers the opportunity to join an established organization with a history of developing employees and promoting knowledge from within. Whether you are an experienced civil estimator or have strong site-development experience and are ready to move into estimating, we

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

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Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

· the individual\'s skill sets, experience and training;

· licensure and certification requirements;

· office location and other geographic considerations; and

· other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).