Heavy Civil Estimator for Roadways & Utilities

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing is seeking a Construction Estimator (Civil) in Wilmington, DE. You will support bidding, planning, and management of heavy construction projects, and work under the Senior Estimator/Project Managers to bid and manage roads, utilities, water/sewer, and concrete work statewide.

Bachelor's in engineering is preferred; 2–5+ years in heavy civil with strong MS Office skills and leadership abilities are expected, with PE track potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 2–5+ years of heavy civil construction experience with estimating and project management.
• Strong understanding of roadway, utility, and concrete construction methods.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with estimating or project management software is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with owners, field teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, and bid preparation for heavy civil construction projects.
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents to develop accurate bids.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Prepare bid proposals, scopes of work, and value engineering alternatives.
• Participate in bid strategy meetings and support final bid reviews with leadership.
• Oversee projects from award through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality adherence.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and change orders.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and internal field staff.
• Monitor job costs, productivity, and cash flow; resolve issues proactively.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Serve as primary contact for owners, engineers, and municipal agencies.
• Collaborate with field supervisors to promote safe, productive job sites.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating and project management processes.
• Support business development through client relationships and repeat work.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Synerfac Technical Staffing is seeking a Construction Estimator (Civil) in Wilmington, DE. You will support bidding, planning, and management of heavy construction projects, and work under the Senior Estimator/Project Managers to bid and manage roads, utilities, water/sewer, and concrete work statewide.

Bachelor's in engineering is preferred; 2–5+ years in heavy civil with strong MS Office skills and leadership abilities are expected, with PE track potential.