Heavy Civil Construction Estimator

Pay: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on high-impact bridge, dam, and water infrastructure projects that improve communities and strengthen essential infrastructure.
• Take ownership of meaningful estimates and competitive bids for complex heavy civil construction projects.
• Join an established, respected construction team with exciting projects and a strong pipeline of work.
• Collaborate directly with experienced project managers, operations leaders, and company leadership.
• Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, and company holidays.
• Build your career with professional development, advancement opportunities, and long-term stability.

Location: Glenmont, NY. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in the Albany area, offering close collaboration with our estimating and operations teams, plus occasional visits to project sites and pre-bid meetings. Candidates must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate.

Note: Candidates must have 3 years of construction estimating experience involving bridges, dams, or wastewater treatment projects, including experience estimating projects valued between $1 million and $15 million.

About Us

Confidential Employer.We are an established heavy civil construction company specializing in complex infrastructure projects. Our team takes pride in quality workmanship, innovative solutions, and delivering projects that make a lasting impact. We value collaboration, expertise, and people who are passionate about building exceptional infrastructure.

Job Description

As our Heavy Civil Construction Estimator, you will play a vital role in developing accurate, competitive estimates and helping us win exciting construction projects.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and competitive bids for bridge, dam, and water infrastructure projects.
• Analyze construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements to identify costs and opportunities.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals to develop accurate pricing.
• Estimate labor, materials, equipment, and production costs.
• Identify project risks, develop cost-effective solutions, and explore value engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers and field operations teams to develop successful construction strategies.
• Participate in bid reviews, pre-bid meetings, and occasional site visits.
• Support successful project handoffs and improve estimating processes using historical project data.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant construction estimating experience involving bridge, dam, or wastewater treatment projects.
• Proven experience estimating construction projects valued from $1 million to $15 million.
• Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction methods, quantity takeoffs, labor costs, materials, and equipment requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat, and InEight Estimate or comparable estimating software.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Design-Build estimating experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great projects start with great people. You'll join a collaborative team that values your technical expertise, encourages new ideas, and recognizes your contributions. With exciting infrastructure projects, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow professionally, this is a place where you can build a rewarding, long-term career.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance