Estimator

HR Collaboration Group•Elkhart, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Estimator leads cost estimating for heavy civil construction projects, including site development, utilities, earthwork, demolition, and infrastructure support. The role helps ensure estimates are competitive and profitable by assessing project scope, pricing, risk, and constructability, and by coordinating with vendors, subcontractors, project management, operations, and executive leadership. The position is located in the Warsaw/Fort Wayne area and works in an office and construction environment. Core hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, with limited travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 2 years of construction estimating experience in site development, public works or infrastructure, utilities, or earthwork.
Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, including earthmoving, site utilities, mass grading, infrastructure, hauling, and aggregate.
Ability to interpret heavy civil project drawings and specifications.
Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.
Detail-oriented with excellent negotiation skills.
Strong proficiency with take-off and estimating tools and software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for communicating with people at all levels inside and outside the organization.
Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team, and able to mentor and lead others.
Strong work ethic and ability to work within a community- and faith-based culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Bluebeam or heavy civil estimating platforms.

Responsibilities

Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and site data to define the scope of site development, utilities, earthwork, mass grading, concrete and asphalt work, and related work.
Identify and assess risk and constructability issues specific to heavy site work.
Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and vendor pricing to ensure complete coverage of required bid items.
Develop quantity take-offs and cost build-ups for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors, including contingency and risk allowances.
Maintain and update historical cost databases, production rate libraries, and unit cost benchmarks for heavy civil work.
Prepare and present estimate summaries, bid cost breakdowns, cash flow estimates, and recommendations to executive leadership.
Collaborate with project management and operations to review constructability, value-engineering alternatives, and schedule impacts.
Participate in site visits and pre-bid meetings to understand field conditions.
Support hand-off of awarded bids to operations and project teams, and assist with change-order estimating as needed.
Present information and train others.