Project Estimator - Civil Construction
Job in
Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, 47203, USA
Listed on 2026-06-27
Listing for:
Elwood Staffing Services, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Estimator, Building & Residential Construction, Quantity Surveyor -
Engineering
Civil Engineering, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Project Estimator
- Civil Construction
Seeking a Project Estimator with 3 plus years of estimation experience within the Civil construction industry.
What's in it for you?
- Medical/Vision/Dental
- PTO, Personal, and Sick days
- 401k with Company match
- And More!
Project Estimator
- Civil Construction Details:
- Direct Hire position
- $ 90,000.00 to $ / annually
- First Shift (Monday through Friday from 08:00am to 05:00pm)
- Review project plans, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope, requirements, and bidding strategy.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and prepare accurate cost estimates for civil construction projects.
- Analyze construction methods, equipment needs, labor requirements, and material quantities.
- Develop preliminary project schedules and sequencing plans.
- Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier bids.
- Maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and industry partners.
- Review subcontractor and supplier proposals for scope completeness, pricing accuracy, and contractual considerations.
- Conduct site visits and evaluate existing conditions when necessary to support estimate development.
- Assist with identifying borrow pits, waste areas, dump sites, haul routes, and other project-specific logistical requirements.
- Collaborate with management to evaluate project risks and develop pricing and profit strategies.
- Maintain accurate estimate documentation, pricing databases, and bid records.
- Support Design-Build pursuits by assisting with means and methods planning, equipment selection, and conceptual estimating.
- Assist with DBE, MBE, and WBE participation requirements and documentation.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid reviews, and client presentations as needed.
- Support safety initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards.
Project Estimator
- Civil Construction
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Experience estimating civil construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of heavy highway construction methods, materials, and field operations.
- Experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing detailed project estimates.
- Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, means and methods, and project logistics.
- Proficiency with construction estimating software and project management tools
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
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