Project Estimator

Forge Industrial is looking for a Project Estimator to join our team.

We specialize in underground utility and civil construction, with much of our work focused on waterline installation, excavation, and related infrastructure projects.

We’re looking for someone who understands construction and wants to take ownership of the estimating process. The right person will help us identify opportunities, perform takeoffs, develop accurate project costs, coordinate supplier and subcontractor pricing, and help transition awarded projects from estimating into construction.

This is a good opportunity for an experienced estimator, project engineer/coordinator, or someone with strong underground utility construction experience who wants to move into estimating.

Forge Industrial is looking for a Project Estimator to join our team.

We specialize in underground utility and civil construction, with much of our work focused on waterline installation, excavation, and related infrastructure projects.

We’re looking for someone who understands construction and wants to take ownership of the estimating process. The right person will help us identify opportunities, perform takeoffs, develop accurate project costs, coordinate supplier and subcontractor pricing, and help transition awarded projects from estimating into construction.

This is a good opportunity for an experienced estimator, project engineer/coordinator, or someone with strong underground utility construction experience who wants to move into estimating.

At Forge Industrial, how we work matters just as much as the work we perform. Our core values guide how we treat our team, our customers, and our projects:

• We Protect Each Other — Safety and looking out for the people around us come first.
• We Raise the Standard — We don’t settle for “good enough.” We look for ways to deliver better work and better results.
• We Own It — We take responsibility for our work, our decisions, and our results.
• We Master Our Craft — We continually improve our knowledge, skills, and understanding of the work we perform.
• We Are Respectful and Clean — We respect our coworkers, customers, job sites, equipment, and the communities where we work.
• We Outwork Yesterday — We challenge ourselves to improve every day and leave things better than we found them.

We’re looking for someone who can see themselves working by these values and contributing to a team that does the same.

• Review project plans, specifications, bid documents, and addenda
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for underground utility and civil projects
• Estimate pipe, fittings, valves, hydrants, excavation, bedding, backfill, surface restoration, and related work
• Develop labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and other project costs
• Request, review, and organize pricing from suppliers and subcontractors
• Help establish realistic crew production rates and construction approaches
• Identify project risks, unusual conditions, and potential cost exposures
• Attend pre-bid meetings and project site walks as needed
• Prepare complete estimates for management review
• Assist with bid preparation and submission
• Maintain organized estimating files, historical costs, and pricing information
• Assist with project handoff after a successful bid
• Help with material procurement, change-order pricing, cost tracking, and project coordination as needed
• Compare estimated production and costs against actual project results to continuously improve future estimates

• Construction experience, preferably in underground utilities, excavation, water/wastewater, heavy civil, or similar work
• Estimating experience is preferred but not required for someone with strong relevant construction experience
• Ability to read and understand civil construction plans and specifications
• Understanding of how underground utility projects are actually constructed
• Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and learning estimating/takeoff software
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, subcontractors, project owners, engineers, and our field team
• Strong organizational skills and the…