Estimator (Civil Construction)

Tiello; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm is seeking an experienced Estimator to develop accurate and competitive sitework estimates. The ideal candidate has a strong background in site development, excellent skills in HCSS Heavy Bid and AutoCAD, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This full-time role offers competitive pay based on skills and experience, with a salary range of $80,000 to $105,000 per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Relevant degree or combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to utilize bid data to prepare cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review project requirements in detail to interpret specifications.
• Perform site visits to confirm existing conditions.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to prepare a bid.

Skills

Proficiency in HCSS Heavy Bid

Proficiency in Agtek

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Excel

Proficient math skills

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Education

High school diploma

Associates or bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

This range is provided by Tiello. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Role Summary

The Estimator will play a key role in developing accurate and competitive sitework estimates from concept through proposal. This position requires strong technical expertise and attention to detail across all phases of site development, including clearing, demolition, earthwork, utilities, drainage, concrete, and paving. The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and committed to delivering complete, competitive scopes of work.

Project Type

Heavy Civil / Site Development - clearing, demolition, erosion controls, earthwork, blasting, utilities, drainage, site concrete, stone base, asphalt paving, etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews Request for Proposals (RFP), Bid Instructions, Specifications and Geotechnical Reports in detail to interpret project requirements.
• Performs site visit to review and confirm existing site conditions and to review any anticipated “Trouble” areas of work (easement work, turn lanes, offsite improvements, overhead or underground utilities, site access, etc.).
• Attends pre-bid meetings and meets with owners to determine scope of work. Prepares lists of bid items and quantities. Works with clients, engineering firms and/or construction managers with any questions related to RFP, specs, or other construction documents that require clarification to prepare a bid. Quantifies all aspects of the proposed scope of work.
• Performs or coordinates quantity takeoff to create labor, equipment, and material cost and production estimates.
• Analyzes alternate construction methods to determine cost effectiveness.
• Onscreen digitizing, takeoffs, and accurate bid quantity preparation for civil projects.
• Prepare earthwork grading maps based on plans and onscreen takeoffs.
• Solicits quotes from vendors and subcontractors as necessary.
• Prepares comprehensive estimate and proposal detailing scope of work, qualifications and exclusions.
• Utilize appropriate software programs to calculate, record and track estimated quantities.
• Updates previous bids based on changes to plan documents or to update costs for rebids.
• Develop and maintain relationships with company vendors, clients and subcontractors.
• Supports the Project Management Team by estimating extra work items and change orders.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma required. Associates or bachelor’s degree in Math, Construction Management, Business management, Statistic, Engineering or another related field; or relevant combination of education and work experience.
• Proficiency in HCSS Heavy Bid, Agtek, AutoCAD, Excel and general computer literacy
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, bid instructions and technical documents
• Proficient math and geometry skills
• Ability to utilize bid data to prepare cost analysis and proposal
• Ability to determine what factors of production will influence the cost of a service, product, or Project
• Review and manage bids from vendors and subcontractors

Legal & EEO Language

Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your Right to Work

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Senioritу level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development

Industries

• Construction