Hybrid Estimator - Civil & Geotechnical Construction

Forgen; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Bonuses

Paid time off

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Employee awards

Job summary

Forgen in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking an Estimator to support bidding on heavy‑civil and geotechnical projects. You will perform quantity takeoffs, prepare detailed cost estimates, and review bidding documents to ensure alignment with company standards.

The role requires collaboration with capture teams, experience with large projects, and proficiency in Primavera, Bid2Win, HCSS, and AutoCAD. This office/field hybrid position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or Construction Management
• Two plus years of estimating experience in heavy‑civil, geotechnical and/or environmental remediation fields.
• Experience estimating on projects greater than $500K.
• 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

Takeoffs

Cost estimation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Construction

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Bid2Win/B2W

HCSS

AutoCAD

Job description

Forgen in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking an Estimator to support bidding on heavy‑civil and geotechnical projects. You will perform quantity takeoffs, prepare detailed cost estimates, and review bidding documents to ensure alignment with company standards.

The role requires collaboration with capture teams, experience with large projects, and proficiency in Primavera, Bid2Win, HCSS, and AutoCAD. This office/field hybrid position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.