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Civil Estimator

Skippack, Pennsylvania Permanent USD110,000 - USD135,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior Estimator will be responsible for leading all aspects of the estimating process, including quantity takeoffs, subcontractor and vendor solicitation, cost analysis, bid preparation, and risk assessment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy civil construction, earthwork, utilities, paving, site development, transportation, or related infrastructure projects.
  • Established contractor who values their employees
  • Ability to grow your career with a company that values their employees

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, privately held construction and infrastructure organization with a decades-long history of delivering complex heavy civil, site development, transportation, and utility projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The company is recognized for its strong reputation, financial stability, safety-focused culture, and commitment to employee growth.

Job Description

  • Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for construction projects ranging from $1M to $100M+.
  • Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bid documents.
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and develop pricing strategies.
  • Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotes.
  • Collaborate with operations, project management, and executive leadership during bid development.
  • Analyze project risks and identify value engineering opportunities.
  • Prepare bid proposals, schedules, and supporting documentation.
  • Participate in pre-bid meetings, job walks, and client presentations as needed.
  • Track market trends, labor rates, material costs, and production factors.
  • Support project handoff meetings upon successful award.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction, infrastructure, sitework, earthwork, utilities, roadway, paving, or related disciplines.
  • Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing.
  • Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience reviewing engineered drawings and specifications.
  • Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.



Preferred Experience

  • DOT, municipal, utility, roadway, site development, or infrastructure project estimating experience.
  • Knowledge of HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or similar estimating tools.
  • Experience with public sector bidding and procurement processes.
  • Familiarity with self-perform construction operations.

What's on Offer

  • Base Salary: $110,000 - $135,000
  • Performance Bonus Opportunity
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Professional Development and Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Long-term Stability with a Growing Organization
Contact
Nicholas Ruggear
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7077011

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Where
Skippack
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicholas Ruggear
Job Reference
JN-082026-7077011
 

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