Estimator - Civil & General Construction
Job in
Downers Grove, DuPage County, Illinois, 60516, USA
Listed on 2026-02-06
Listing for:
Construction Management Corporation of America
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Building & Residential Construction -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking an experienced estimator with a strong civil/sitework background who can also support general construction estimating. This role is hands-on and in-office, working closely with operations and field leadership to produce accurate, competitive bids.
Primary Responsibilities- Asphalt paving and concrete flatwork
- Storm, sanitary, and water utilities
- Small GC work (build out, tenant improvements)
- Foundations, slabs, small structures, renovations
- Painting (exterior, interior)
- Perform quantity takeoffs and build detailed cost models.
- Review plans, specs, addenda, and geotechnical reports.
- Identify scope gaps, risks, and constructability issues.
- Solicit and level subcontractor and supplier pricing.
- Participate in bid reviews and pricing strategy meetings.
- Write proposals with detailed scopes of work.
- Support clean turnover from estimating to operations.
- Generate subcontracts and purchase orders post bid award.
- Assist with post-construction auditing of final versus plan quantities.
- 5+ years estimating experience in civil/sitework construction
- Strong knowledge of earthwork, utilities, asphalt, and concrete
- Ability to estimate general construction scopes
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required)
- Ability to read civil, architectural, and structural drawings
- Detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven
- Comfortable working in-office and collaborating with field teams
- Experience with self-perform contractors
- Unit-price and lump-sum estimating experience
- Plan Swift takeoff software experience or similar
- Earthwork takeoff software experience (Agtek, InSight, or similar)
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