Estimator — Civil Highway & Bridge Projects

S.E.T., Inc.; Lowellville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Simple IRA / employer match

PTO & holidays

Job summary

S.E.T., Inc. in Lowellville, OH is seeking an Estimator to lead estimating efforts for heavy highway projects, bridges, and underground utilities—from initial opportunity review to final bid submission.

The successful candidate will price accurately by understanding execution: production rates, crew build-ups, equipment spreads, sequencing, and field constraints, and will work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and the Project Management team to win bids.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of construction estimating experience.
• Ability to read construction drawings and understand civil construction methods.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specs to determine project scope.
• Perform detailed digital quantity takeoffs for civil and infrastructure work.
• Develop and assemble complete bid proposals and cost estimates.
• Prepare scope sheets and ensure bid accuracy and compliance.
• Solicit, compare, and level subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Track bid coverage and clarify scope inclusions and exclusions.
• Research new Heavy Highway and civil bid opportunities.
• Support handoff of awarded projects to the Project Manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Civil construction methods

Team collaboration

Education

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Bluebeam

Job description

S.E.T., Inc. in Lowellville, OH is seeking an Estimator to lead estimating efforts for heavy highway projects, bridges, and underground utilities—from initial opportunity review to final bid submission.

The successful candidate will price accurately by understanding execution: production rates, crew build-ups, equipment spreads, sequencing, and field constraints, and will work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and the Project Management team to win bids.