Heavy Civil Estimator

Talent Edge Recruiting; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical with HSA

Dental and vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Company vehicle

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking an experienced Estimator for heavy civil / earthwork construction to join a family-oriented regional contractor. The role focuses on detailed cost estimation for site development, earthwork, and underground utilities, with mentorship from senior leadership and exposure to high-profile projects.

The position offers competitive base pay ($120,000 - $135,000+), a discretionary bonus program, strong benefits, and a company vehicle for site visits and meetings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction industry experience.
• Strong background in heavy civil construction, earthwork, excavation, grading, site development, or underground utilities.
• Strong understanding of dirt quantities, excavation calculations, and pipe takeoffs.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and errors within estimates.
• Practical field construction knowledge gained through a contractor, site development, civil construction, or related environment.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and adapt to changing project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for heavy civil, site development, excavation, and underground utility projects.
• Analyze plans, specifications, and project documents to develop competitive bids.
• Perform earthwork quantity calculations, dirt takeoffs, and pipe takeoffs.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing and compare supplier takeoffs against internal calculations.
• Utilize estimating software and Excel-based estimating tools to build accurate project estimates.
• Review and revise bids as project drawings and specifications evolve.
• Manage multiple bids simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
• Participate in project site visits and occasional client meetings.
• Collaborate with senior estimators and company leadership on bid strategy and project selection.
• Continuously evaluate methods, pricing strategies, and construction approaches to maximize competitiveness and profitability.

Job description

Estimator - Heavy Civil / Earthwork Construction

Overview:

A well-established, family-oriented heavy civil construction company is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its growing team. With more than six decades of success, the organization specializes in site development, earthwork, excavation, underground utilities, and commercial/industrial construction projects throughout the region.

This is an opportunity to join a financially stable company with long employee tenure, strong leadership, and a clear succession plan. The selected candidate will work closely with senior leadership and experienced estimators while playing a key role in securing high-profile civil construction projects.

• Base salary: $120,000 - $135,000+ depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus program
• Compensation flexibility for highly qualified candidates
• Comprehensive medical coverage with HSA option
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Generous PTO package with flexibility based on experience
• Paid holidays
• Company vehicle available during business hours for site visits and client meetings

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for heavy civil, site development, excavation, and underground utility projects
• Analyze plans, specifications, and project documents to develop competitive bids
• Perform earthwork quantity calculations, dirt takeoffs, and pipe takeoffs
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing and compare supplier takeoffs against internal calculations
• Utilize estimating software and Excel-based estimating tools to build accurate project estimates
• Review and revise bids as project drawings and specifications evolve
• Manage multiple bids simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines
• Participate in project site visits and occasional client meetings
• Collaborate with senior estimators and company leadership on bid strategy and project selection
• Continuously evaluate methods, pricing strategies, and construction approaches to maximize competitiveness and profitability

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of construction industry experience
• Strong background in heavy civil construction, earthwork, excavation, grading, site development, or underground utilities
• Strong understanding of dirt quantities, excavation calculations, and pipe takeoffs
• Ability to identify discrepancies and errors within estimates
• Practical field construction knowledge gained through a contractor, site development, civil construction, or related environment
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and adapt to changing project requirements

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

• Direct mentorship from experienced senior estimators and company leadership
• Stable, family-oriented culture with many long-tenured employees
• Opportunity to work on impactful commercial, industrial, and site development projects
• Highly visible position with direct influence on company growth and project success