Underground Utilities & Civil Sitework Estimator

Budds Grading and Excavating, LLC; Rio Grande (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Fund

Commission

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Job summary

A civil engineering firm based in New Jersey seeks a detail-oriented Civil Sitework Estimator specialized in excavation and underground utilities. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of civil construction experience and be proficient in estimating software. Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates for projects, performing quantity take-offs, managing subcontractors, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful bid submissions and project execution. This role offers competitive compensation and significant growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil construction, 3 years in estimating heavy civil projects.
• Expert proficiency in digital quantity take-offs and estimating software.
• Deep understanding of excavation and trench safety standards (OSHA).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive cost estimates for civil sitework projects.
• Analyze construction documents and define full scope of work.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs using estimating software.
• Determine costs for labor, materials, and subcontractors.
• Conduct pre-bid site visits and assess existing conditions.
• Collaborate with project teams to optimize schedules and budgets.
• Prepare organized bid proposals for project hand-over.

Skills

Estimating heavy civil projects

Digital quantity take-offs

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Tools

EarthWorks

Agtek

HCSS HeavyBid

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A civil engineering firm based in New Jersey seeks a detail-oriented Civil Sitework Estimator specialized in excavation and underground utilities. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of civil construction experience and be proficient in estimating software. Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates for projects, performing quantity take-offs, managing subcontractors, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful bid submissions and project execution. This role offers competitive compensation and significant growth opportunities.