Civil Estimator

$100000 - $120000 per year | Phoenix, Arizona | On-site | Permanent

Well-established civil construction company.

• Strong compensation package
• Well-established, respected organization
• Opportunities for growth to Senior
• Influence bid decisions, pricing strategies, risk assessments, and overall project profitability
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, operations, and field teams.
• Directly influence bid competitiveness, project profitability, and company growth.
• Help deliver critical infrastructure that supports communities, businesses, and energy reliability

Civil Construction Estimator

The Civil Construction Estimator is responsible for developing detailed cost estimates for civil and underground construction projects, ensuring proposals accurately reflect project scope, labor requirements, equipment needs, materials, subcontractor costs, and scheduling considerations. This individual will review project specifications, interpret construction drawings, participate in site visits and pre-bid meetings, and coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to prepare competitive and comprehensive bids.

Following project award, the Estimator will collaborate with project management, field operations, and contract administration to establish working budgets that align with the original estimate. Throughout the project lifecycle, this position will also support the development and pricing of change orders, providing cost analysis and estimating expertise to address changes in scope and field conditions.

• Review bid invitations, project specifications, construction plans, and contract documents to determine project requirements and estimating needs.
• Participate in pre-construction site visits, job walks, and project investigations to evaluate site conditions and identify potential cost considerations.
• Develop detailed estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other direct and indirect project expenses.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for underground and civil construction scopes, including concrete foundations, equipment pads, containment structures, grounding systems, conduit, cable tray, and site preparation.
• Prepare project schedules and workforce projections based on anticipated labor requirements, construction sequencing, and client specifications.
• Solicit, evaluate, and coordinate subcontractor pricing for site development, masonry, control building construction, and related scopes of work.
• Request and review supplier quotations to validate material pricing, availability, and scope coverage.
• Work closely with project managers, operations personnel, and contract administration to reconcile estimates and establish project budgets following contract award.
• Assist project management teams with the preparation, evaluation, and pricing of change order proposals throughout construction.
• Identify discrepancies, scope gaps, potential risks, and cost-saving opportunities during the estimating process.
• Communicate estimating assumptions, exclusions, pricing details, and project requirements clearly to internal stakeholders and clients as needed.
• Maintain accurate estimating documentation and support projects from initial bid review through project execution and closeout.
• Use estimating, spreadsheet, and scheduling software to develop and maintain project cost information.

• Post-secondary education in business, accounting, finance, construction management, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Approximately 10 years of experience in construction estimating, project management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, bid packages, and contractual requirements.
• Experience preparing detailed cost estimates for civil, underground, or below-grade construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor procurement, and project scheduling requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex project information and identify cost impacts.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical estimating details to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn and work with industry-specific estimating and scheduling…