Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Central Environmental, Inc. (CEI) is an SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business. Since its founding in 1984, CEI has expanded into a full-service construction and environmental remediation provider with operations in Anchorage (AK), Colorado Springs (CO), Fairbanks (AK), and Las Vegas (NV), and projects spanning the U.S. and globally. We specialize in general contracting, civil site work, underground utilities installation, environmental and demolition services.

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

• Assist in preparing cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project expenses.
• Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and bid documents to identify project requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculations from blueprints and construction documents.
• Solicit and obtain pricing from vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain databases of material, labor, and equipment costs.
• Support the preparation and submission of competitive bids and proposals.
• Assist with analyzing project risks, assumptions, and scope requirements.
• Organize and maintain estimating files, bid records, and historical cost data.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, superintendents, and other stakeholders regarding project scope and costs.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as needed.
• Track bid results and assist with post-bid reviews.
• Ensure estimates comply with company standards, client requirements, and contract specifications.
• Assist with changing order pricing and cost analysis during project execution.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to estimating processes and procedures.

Level of Experience Requirements:

(3) years

• Microsoft 365 Software experience:
  Excel, WORD, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Project
  • Heavy emphasis on higher-level Excel functionality
• Strong analytical, data-management, reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate across departments without direct authority.
• Basic understanding of construction methods, materials, and terminology.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with estimating software preferred (e.g., Procore, Sage Estimating, HCSS, Plan Swift, Bluebeam, Heavy Bid).
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Experience with project estimating (civil, abatement, demo, environmental, and underground utilities), project takeoff analysis/preparation. Experience with Plan Swift, Autocad, Heavy Job and Costpoint is beneficial.

• This position will have no supervisory

This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

The physical demands described here…