Excavation Estimator Earthwork and Sitework Construction Base Salary to 145kyear Mokena IL

AllSearch Professional Staffing; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for job site visits

3 weeks paid time off

401k with company match

Comprehensive medical benefits

Job summary

AllSearch Professional Staffing is seeking an Excavation Estimator for a client in Mokena, IL. You will manage bids from review through submission for commercial earthwork and sitework projects, ranging from $20k to $1M.

The role requires reviewing drawings, performing quantity takeoffs for earthwork, preparing cost estimates, and coordinating with field teams. Onsite presence in Mokena is required with growth opportunities in a growing division.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in earthwork, excavation, or sitework construction (estimating or field-based experience).
• Ability to read and interpret civil/site plans independently.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs for earthwork scopes (grading, excavation, or similar).
• Proficiency using construction takeoff or estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, WinEx Grade, Rocktek, or similar tools).
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills related to construction quantities and costing.
• Ability to work onsite in Mokena, IL on a daily basis.
• Ability to meet company driving requirements for site visits, where applicable.
• Ability to comply with workplace safety policies, which may include pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Review civil drawings, specifications, and bid documents for commercial sitework and earthwork projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs including excavation, grading, and material volumes.
• Prepare complete cost estimates, bids, and proposals for assigned projects.
• Identify scope gaps, risk factors, and necessary bid clarifications.
• Attend pre-bid and post-bid meetings as needed.
• Conduct site visits to validate scope and conditions.
• Coordinate project handoff to operations and project management teams upon award.
• Collaborate with field teams and leadership throughout the estimating process.
• Support relationship development with general contractors and project stakeholders.

Skills

Earthwork estimation

Sitework estimation

Read/interpret civil/site plans

Quantity takeoffs

Mathematical & analytical skills

Onsite work readiness

Tools

Bluebeam

WinEx Grade

Rocktek

Job description

Excavation Estimator - Earthwork and Sitework Construction - Base Salary to 145k/year - Mokena, IL

• Our client is a long-standing, family-owned excavation and general contracting company specializing in commercial earthwork and site development projects throughout the greater Chicago area. This organization self-performs excavation and is actively expanding its earthwork division, creating an opportunity for an experienced estimator to play a key role in that growth.
• The Excavation Estimator will manage bids from initial review through final submission, focusing on commercial earthwork and sitework projects ranging from approximately $20,000 to $1M.

Responsibilities

• Review civil drawings, specifications, and bid documents for commercial sitework and earthwork projects
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs including excavation, grading, and material volumes
• Prepare complete cost estimates, bids, and proposals for assigned projects
• Identify scope gaps, risk factors, and necessary bid clarifications
• Attend pre-bid and post-bid meetings as needed
• Conduct site visits to validate scope and conditions
• Coordinate project handoff to operations and project management teams upon award
• Collaborate with field teams and leadership throughout the estimating process
• Support relationship development with general contractors and project stakeholders

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in earthwork, excavation, or sitework construction (estimating or field-based experience)
• Ability to read and interpret civil/site plans independently
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs for earthwork scopes (grading, excavation, or similar)
• Proficiency using construction takeoff or estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, WinEx Grade, Rocktek, or similar tools)
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills related to construction quantities and costing
• Ability to work onsite in Mokena, IL on a daily basis
• Ability to meet company driving requirements for site visits, where applicable
• Ability to comply with workplace safety policies, which may include pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing

Compensation

• Base salary in the 100k - 145k/year range
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• 401k with company match
• Company vehicle for job site visits
• Opportunity for advancement within a growing division

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Compensation:
$145,000 per year