Junior Estimator / Engineer – Heavy Civil

Terra Constructs; Alexandria (VA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Terra Constructs in Alexandria, VA is seeking an Entry-Level Estimator – Heavy Civil to support the estimating department with detailed quantity take-offs, bid documentation, and pricing from vendors. This role emphasizes accuracy and collaboration with estimators and operations teams on civil projects.

You will contribute to winning bids and gain hands-on experience across federal and commercial heavy civil work, mentored by senior staff.

Formación

• 3–5 years in construction estimating or quantity take-offs.
• Strong ability to read drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Proficiency with take-off software (Bluebeam) and MS Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• Promote and recognize safe estimating practices in bids.
• Analyze job site conditions and share safety findings with operations.
• Review project plans, specs, and related documents.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits for detailed notes.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs to support senior estimators.
• Review bid documents to ensure complete take-off preparation.
• Lead pre-takeoff meetings to review staging and project requirements.
• Solicit and compile subcontractor quotes for good faith effort.

Conocimientos

Take-off accuracy

Bluebeam proficiency

MS Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Estimating fundamentals

Herramientas

Bluebeam

Procore

Salesforce

Descripción del empleo

Entry-Level Estimator – Heavy Civil

The Entry-Level Estimator – Heavy Civil supports the Estimating Department by performing detailed quantity take-offs, working with vendors and subcontractors to gather pricing, coordinating bid documentation, and assisting in the preparation and submission of bids. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate cost estimates and successful project bidding through attention to detail, communication, and collaboration with the estimating and operations teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote and recognize positive safety habits and practices; incorporate safety considerations into all estimates and bids.
• Analyze job site conditions for potential hazards and recommend safe means and methods; communicate findings to the operations team during pre-job meetings.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of project plans, specifications, and related documents.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits, providing detailed notes, photos, and relevant information to the Estimator.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and calculations in support of Senior Estimators.
• Obtain and review bid documents to ensure accurate and comprehensive take-off preparation.
• Conduct pre-takeoff meetings with Estimators to review staging, soil reports, and special project requirements.
• Solicit and compile subcontractor and supplier quotes, maintaining documentation for good faith effort compliance per specifications.
• Assist in bid closeout activities including reviewing material and subcontractor quotes and ensuring documentation aligns with company standards.
• Support project handoff by transitioning estimating information to the operations team on awarded projects.
• Provide quantity take-off support to operations for active projects as needed.
• Assist with bid deliveries, ensuring adequate time for review and completion of bid documents with the Estimator.
• Conduct job site visits to compare actual construction progress with original estimates, identifying discrepancies and lessons learned.
• Maintain and foster positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and business partners.
• Contribute to team development by mentoring and supporting less experienced staff members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in construction, construction estimating, or quantity take-offs (civil, general contracting, or related field).
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in estimating and take-off software (e.g., Bluebeam) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative team approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal or commercial construction projects.
• Familiarity with Procore, Salesforce, or similar project management platforms.