Civil Estimator

Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group company, is looking to identify a Civil Estimator to support our project in Poughkeepsie, NY. The Civil Estimator will develop, create and prepare civil cost estimates for a diverse set of projects in the early stages of development and continue to support the project team with updated cost information throughout the pre‑construction phase of the projects.

• Review and interpret project plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Prepare detailed quantity take‑offs and cost estimates for civil construction activities (earthworks, concrete, utilities, asphalt, grading, etc.).
• Develop conceptual and preliminary estimates during the early stages of design.
• Analyze labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs to ensure pricing accuracy.
• Prepare and submit tenders, bids, and proposals in line with company standards and client requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to gather accurate pricing information.
• Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain quotations and verify scope coverage.
• Participate in pre‑bid meetings, site visits, and client briefings as required.
• Assist in value‑engineering exercises to optimize cost efficiency without compromising quality.
• Maintain organized and detailed records of all estimating activities.
• Prepare cost summaries, bid comparisons, and project cost reports.
• Support post‑bid analysis and handover to project teams after award.

• BS or BA required. Preferred areas of study include construction, management, engineering or architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in estimating, construction engineering/project engineering, or related duties in general contractor estimating and purchasing.
• Preferred experience with data center, mission‑critical, or corporate interiors projects.
• Earns and maintains trust by demonstrating honesty, accountability and reliability.

$130,000 – $170,000

• [Medical Insurance]
• [Dental Insurance]
• [Vision Insurance]
• [Health Savings Account ]
• [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account ]
• [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account ]
• [401(k) retirement planwith employer match]
• [Life & AD&D Insurance]
• [Long-term Disability Insurance]
• [Short-term Disability Insurance]
• [Critical Illness Insurance]
• [Accident Insurance]
• [Hospital Indemnity Insurance]
• [Home & Auto Insurance]
• [Family Support]
• [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation]
• [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exemptand Three Weeks for Exempt]
• [Time Away Benefits]
• [8
  
  Paid Holidays]
• [Group Legal][Employee Stock Purchase Plan]
• [Identity Theft Protection]
• [Group Legal]
• [Pet Insurance]
• [Employee Assistance Program]

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit‑outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.