On-Site Project Estimator — Excavation & Trucking

Semple Excavating & Trucking, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Semple Excavating & Trucking, Inc. in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Project Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for excavation, trucking, and site development projects.

This full‑time, on‑site role collaborates with project managers, field supervisors, and vendors to quantify materials, labor, and equipment. You will review plans and specs, perform take‑offs, develop budgets, update estimates as scopes change, and contribute to bid submissions and cost forecasting throughout the project

Qualifications

• Strong skills in cost management and budgeting.
• Proficiency in construction estimating and project estimation.
• Effective communication with internal teams, clients and vendors.
• Experience with construction or civil engineering projects.
• Ability to work on-site in Saint Paul, MN and manage multiple estimates.
• Familiarity with estimating software and digital tools.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Relevant education or training in construction management or civil engineering is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and specifications.
• Analyze bids and proposals.
• Develop budgets and cost estimates.
• Update estimates as project scopes change.
• Collaborate with project managers, field supervisors, and vendors.
• Maintain records of estimates and supporting documents.
• Support bid submissions and documentation.
• Contribute to cost control and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Construction estimating

Take-offs

Communication

On-site work

Estimating software

Analytical skills

Education

Construction management education

Civil engineering training

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Semple Excavating & Trucking, Inc. in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Project Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for excavation, trucking, and site development projects.

This full‑time, on‑site role collaborates with project managers, field supervisors, and vendors to quantify materials, labor, and equipment. You will review plans and specs, perform take‑offs, develop budgets, update estimates as scopes change, and contribute to bid submissions and cost forecasting throughout the project