Hybrid Construction Estimator — Geotech & Civil

Forgen; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Bonuses

Paid time off

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Employee awards

Job summary

Forgen is seeking an Estimator in West Palm Beach, FL to contribute to competitive bids for civil projects. You will perform takeoffs, prepare cost estimates, and review documents within established procedures, collaborating across departments to align with client expectations.

The role requires 2+ years of estimating experience in heavy-civil or geotechnical fields, with proficiency in Primavera/MS Project and Bid2Win/HCSS. Office and field hybrid role with site exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management
• Two plus years of estimating experience in heavy-civil, geotechnical and/or environmental remediation fields.
• Experience estimating on >$500K projects
• Scheduling software experience (Primavera/MS Project) is required.
• Estimating software experience (Bid2Win/B2W, HCSS, or similar) is required.
• Quantity takeoff software experience (Agtek/AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with capture teams to develop solutions and estimate resources for various projects.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, proposal documents, and schedules.
• Assess project risks and communicate findings based on proposal documents.
• Conduct quantity takeoffs and review drawings for potential concerns.
• Identify competitive advantages and present ideas to the capture team.
• Obtain multiple competitive quotes for materials and subcontracted services.
• Maintain a historical cost database and prepare critical-path schedules.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to assess project requirements and site conditions.
• Organize bid files and ensure accuracy in calculations and documentation.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and partners.
• Meet deadlines and complete estimates with precision and attention to detail.
• Perform additional assignments as needed.

Skills

Estimating experience

Primavera/MS Project

Bid2Win/B2W

HCSS

AutoCAD/Agtek

Budgeting / cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

Bid2Win

HCSS

AutoCAD

Agtek

Primavera

Job description

Forgen is seeking an Estimator in West Palm Beach, FL to contribute to competitive bids for civil projects. You will perform takeoffs, prepare cost estimates, and review documents within established procedures, collaborating across departments to align with client expectations.

The role requires 2+ years of estimating experience in heavy-civil or geotechnical fields, with proficiency in Primavera/MS Project and Bid2Win/HCSS. Office and field hybrid role with site exposure.