Entry Level Excavation Estimator

HR Collaboration Group LLC • Huntington, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Entry Level Excavation Estimator
This role is located in the Huntington, IN area
Enjoy working in an environment where you are building communities and making a visible impact every day? Enjoy working independently and within teams to create excellence on the job? Want a challenging career while giving back to the community?
Then, We have the place for you!
Who We Are:
Our Company is a in the residential and commercial construction industry, with more than 20 years of building exceptional quality workmanship and customer service relationships that has created long-term partnerships and ongoing company growth year over year. We continue to add new technology and equipment to bring new services to the community and a rewarding work environment for our team members. Come join our team and make a real difference for the community and your future!
What We Offer:
Creative, innovative, and a collaborative work environment
Challenging and progressive career opportunities
Retirement Program with Employer Match
Paid Vacations and Holidays
Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events
And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role
What You'll Do:
As the Estimator, you will perform cost estimating for residential and commercial projects including site development, utilities, earthwork, demolition, and infrastructure support ensuring the company remains competitive and profitable.

Requirements

• High School Diploma; or equivalent combination of education and industry experience required.
• 2+ years of excavation or construction industry experience (Willing to train the right person)
• Strong knowledge of excavation (earthmoving, site utilities, mass grading, infrastructure, hauling/aggregate, etc.)
• Able to interpret heavy civil project drawings and specifications.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with solid negotiation skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office or Apple Products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills needed to communicate with all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Self-motivated
• Able to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong work ethic, where team members grow along with the business, and everyone is treated equally and fairly.

Responsibilities

• Performs estimating of large and small projects, from bid review and scope of definition through proposal submission.
• Reviews blueprints and site data to define the scope of work to ensure accurate quotes.
• Identifies and assesses risk and constructability issues specific to the work site environments.
• Solicits, evaluates and negotiates subcontractor and vendor pricing, ensuring complete coverage of required bid items.
• Develops detailed quantity of take-offs, cost build-ups (labor, material, equipment, subcontractors), and risk allowances.
• Prepares and presents estimate summaries, bid cost breakdowns and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Collaborates with project management and operations to review constructability, value-engineering alternatives, and schedule impacts.
• Participates in site visits and pre-bid meetings to gain firsthand understanding of field conditions.

Benefits

• Creative, innovative, and a collaborative work environment
• Challenging and progressive career opportunities
• Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events
• much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED