What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Sargent?
Estimator — Heavy Civil
At Sargent, hard work doesn't just get noticed, it gets rewarded. As an award-winning heavy civil contractor, we offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and annual profit sharing, so you're not just earning a paycheck, you're building real ownership in the company you help grow.
We're looking for an Estimator to join our preconstruction team. Working alongside the Lead Estimator, you'll play a key role in project success from the initial takeoff through award, guiding the handoff to Operations and staying engaged as a resource throughout the life of the project.
Compensation And Benefits
We invest in our people. Sargent's Core Values guide how we work, grounded in integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to quality in everything we do.
At Sargent, hard work doesn't just get noticed, it gets rewarded. As an award-winning heavy civil contractor, we offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and annual profit sharing, so you're not just earning a paycheck, you're building real ownership in the company you help grow.
We're looking for an Estimator to join our preconstruction team. Working alongside the Lead Estimator, you'll play a key role in project success from the initial takeoff through award, guiding the handoff to Operations and staying engaged as a resource throughout the life of the project.
Compensation And Benefits
- Base salary: DOE
- Profit sharing bonus
- Employee Stock Ownership Program: Build equity in the company as you grow with us
- Health, Dental and Vision
- PTO and paid holidays
- Build accurate, competitive estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, and timelines using HCSS HeavyBid
- Interpret project plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports to pinpoint scope, risks, and opportunities
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and identify every required work activity
- Weigh cost scenarios, including subcontracting versus self-performance
- Source and engage subcontractors and material suppliers
- Track, assess, and pursue new project opportunities
- Guide the handoff of awarded projects from Estimating to Operations
- Support Operations with change order clarification and pricing
- Bring forward ideas that improve project outcomes and strengthen our competitive edge
- 1-3 years of heavy civil earthwork estimating experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sharp attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Solid grasp of construction methods, means, and sequencing
- A track record of building strong relationships with clients, engineers, and vendors
- Valid driver's license
- HCSS HeavyBid
- Agtek or Trimble Business Center
- AutoCAD (earthwork takeoff)
We invest in our people. Sargent's Core Values guide how we work, grounded in integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to quality in everything we do.
Salary : $70,000