Purchasing Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction

Kokosing, Inc.; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking an Estimator (Purchasing) to prepare and coordinate complete estimate packages for transportation projects across MD, VA, OH, WV, and PA. The role supports bidding with subcontractors and material vendors and may be based in Annapolis Junction, MD or Richmond, VA.

The position involves reviewing documents, soliciting pricing, and maintaining cost models with experience in heavy civil construction. Strong communication and coordination with operations are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents and construction plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite for cost modeling and communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents to determine scope and estimate content.
• Solicit material and subcontract pricing for each project.
• Enter pricing into estimating software and maintain cost models.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and operations to ensure bid accuracy and schedule.
• Identify risks and opportunities; develop mitigation and value engineering ideas.
• Assist in writing subcontracts and purchase orders; support project setup and diversity outreach.

Skills

Reading docs

Microsoft Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Civil Engineering or related degree preferred

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software

Job description

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking an Estimator (Purchasing) to prepare and coordinate complete estimate packages for transportation projects across MD, VA, OH, WV, and PA. The role supports bidding with subcontractors and material vendors and may be based in Annapolis Junction, MD or Richmond, VA.

The position involves reviewing documents, soliciting pricing, and maintaining cost models with experience in heavy civil construction. Strong communication and coordination with operations are essential.