Civil Construction Estimator

Job Summary

Howard Construction Company is a growing, family-owned construction company dedicated to delivering high-quality projects through teamwork, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. The Estimator plays a critical role in the company's success by preparing accurate and competitive project estimates that support profitable growth. This position analyzes plans and specifications, performs quantity takeoffs, obtains subcontractor and supplier pricing, and develops comprehensive bid proposals. The Estimator works closely with company leadership, vendors, subcontractors, and clients to ensure bids are complete, competitive, and aligned with project requirements while supporting Howard Construction Company's reputation for quality, value, and customer satisfaction.

PRIMARY Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations:

· Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.

· Prepare detailed cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.

· Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.

· Perform quantity takeoffs and cost analyses.

· Ensure estimates meet company gross margin and profitability requirements.

· Prepare bid proposals, scopes of work, and supporting documentation.

· Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as required.

· Maintain estimating databases, cost histories, and supplier information.

· Communicate with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders during the bidding process.

· Analyze estimate-to-actual project costs to improve future estimating accuracy.

· Assist with project handoff to operations upon contract award.

· Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

· 3–5 years of construction estimating, or related experience preferred.

· Water/wastewater, municipal, utility, civil, or public works construction experience preferred.

· Strong estimating, mathematical, and analytical skills.

· Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and project documents.

· Strong understanding of labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

· Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

· Experience with Sage, Procore, estimating software, or similar construction systems preferred.

· Valid driver’s license.

Skills & Competencies

· Project Management

· Construction Estimating

· Job Costing

· Scheduling

· Labor Planning

· Cost Control

· Gross Margin Awareness

· Change Order Management

· Subcontractor Coordination

· Customer Communication

· Problem Solving

· Organization

· Accountability

· Leadership

· Follow-Through

Physical Requirements

· Ability to travel to customer and project locations.

· Ability to walk active construction sites and uneven terrain.

· Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Success Measures

· Estimating accuracy

· Bid profitability meets company targets

· Timely completion of bid packages

· Accurate quantity takeoffs

· Competitive and complete proposals

· Estimate-to-actual cost variance within company targets

· Effective subcontractor and vendor coverage

· Complete bid documentation

· Successful project handoff

Compensation & Benefits

· Relocation assistance package available, if needed.

· Performance-based compensation opportunities

· Health reimbursement allowance

· Paid time off

· Travel expense reimbursement

· Company laptop

· Cell phone reimbursement

· Retirement Plan: SIMPLE IRA with a 3% employer match

· Life Insurance: Globe Life Insurance coverage

· Professional development and training opportunities

Work Location: In person

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 3% Match
• Fuel reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000