Heavy Civil Estimator

Raya Workforce; Chagrin Falls (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Raya Workforce seeks an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to join our estimating team in Ohio. You will take projects from drawings and bid documents to a complete, well-supported estimate, analyzing plans, performing quantity takeoffs, and coordinating with Project Management and Engineering to ensure accuracy.

You should have 7+ years in heavy civil estimating, strong takeoff experience, and a Bachelor's in construction-related field; HCST HeavyBid a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction.
• Strong experience with heavy construction and highway takeoffs.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent relevant industry experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Strong understanding of construction labor, equipment, and material costs.
• Experience obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and vendor quotations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• HCSS HeavyBid experience is preferred, but not required.
• A desire to build a long-term career and grow with the organization.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.
• Develop accurate estimates for heavy civil construction projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Analyze project scope and identify the resources required to successfully execute the work.
• Review plans and bid documents carefully to identify potential estimating issues, omissions, or inconsistencies.
• Develop estimates within required bid schedules and deadlines.
• Perform detailed takeoffs for heavy construction and infrastructure projects.
• Analyze quantities and construction requirements associated with heavy civil and highway work.
• Apply practical construction knowledge when developing labor, equipment, and material quantities.
• Review the scope of work and determine realistic costs based on the anticipated means and methods of construction.
• Solicit quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Compare and evaluate quotations for accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness.
• Maintain communication with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors throughout the estimating process.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships within the construction industry.
• Stay informed about changing market conditions, pricing, materials, and industry practices.
• Work closely with Project Management and Engineering to answer estimating questions and resolve scope issues.
• Communicate estimate assumptions, exclusions, and potential project risks.
• Help ensure estimates accurately reflect the actual project requirements.
• Provide estimating support and clarification as projects move from bidding into execution.
• Contribute practical insight based on previous construction experience.

Skills

Estimating experience

Heavy civil knowledge

Takeoffs experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Construction cost understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to join the estimating team and play a key role in developing accurate, competitive bids for heavy civil construction projects.

This position is responsible for taking a project from drawings and bid documents to a complete and well-supported estimate. You'll analyze plans, perform detailed quantity takeoffs, determine labor, equipment and material requirements, obtain and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing, and work closely with the Project Management and Engineering teams to make sure estimates are accurate and realistic.

This is a role for someone who understands how construction actually gets built — not just someone who can produce numbers on a spreadsheet.

The right person will be detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working under bid deadlines, and able to make sound estimating decisions based on drawings, quantities, pricing, production requirements, and subcontractor/vendor input.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.
• Develop accurate estimates for heavy civil construction projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Analyze project scope and identify the resources required to successfully execute the work.
• Review plans and bid documents carefully to identify potential estimating issues, omissions, or inconsistencies.
• Develop estimates within required bid schedules and deadlines.
• Perform detailed takeoffs for heavy construction and infrastructure projects.
• Analyze quantities and construction requirements associated with heavy civil and highway work.
• Apply practical construction knowledge when developing labor, equipment, and material quantities.
• Review the scope of work and determine realistic costs based on the anticipated means and methods of construction.
• Solicit quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Compare and evaluate quotations for accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness.
• Maintain communication with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors throughout the estimating process.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships within the construction industry.
• Stay informed about changing market conditions, pricing, materials, and industry practices.
• Work closely with Project Management and Engineering to answer estimating questions and resolve scope issues.
• Communicate estimate assumptions, exclusions, and potential project risks.
• Help ensure estimates accurately reflect the actual project requirements.
• Provide estimating support and clarification as projects move from bidding into execution.
• Contribute practical insight based on previous construction experience.

Organization & Bid Deadlines

• Manage multiple estimates and priorities at the same time.
• Maintain organized estimating documentation and supporting information.
• Work effectively under tight bid deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
• Review work carefully before estimates are finalized and submitted.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction.
• Strong experience with heavy construction and highway takeoffs.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent relevant industry experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Strong understanding of construction labor, equipment, and material costs.
• Experience obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and vendor quotations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Project Management, Engineering, vendors, subcontractors, and other team members.
• HCSS HeavyBid experience is preferred, but not required.
• A desire to build a long-term career and grow with the organization.