IEW Construction Group is Seeking an Experienced Heavy Civil Estimator

IEW Construction Group•Hamilton Township, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

IEW Construction Group is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids for heavy highway, bridge, transportation, and civil infrastructure projects. The role is based on-site/in-office in Hamilton, New Jersey. The ideal candidate has substantial public-sector estimating experience, practical knowledge of construction means and methods, and can collaborate with estimating, operations, project management, and field teams. The estimator manages estimates from initial bid review through final submission, including reviewing project documents, conducting quantity takeoffs, assessing costs and constructability, obtaining supplier and subcontractor pricing, and coordinating bid strategy and project turnover. The position also maintains estimating records and may assist with change-order pricing.

Requirements

Five or more years of estimating experience in heavy civil, highway, bridge, transportation, or infrastructure construction is preferred.
Ability to independently interpret plans and specifications, perform takeoffs, and develop comprehensive estimates.
Knowledge of roadway and bridge construction or rehabilitation, concrete, excavation, drainage, utilities, and related work.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage deadlines.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience estimating large public construction projects.
Experience with NJDOT, NJ Turnpike Authority, PennDOT, PANYNJ, or similar agencies.
Experience with HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, Viewpoint/Vista, or similar software.
Practical understanding of how projects are built and the ability to anticipate cost and constructability risks, challenge assumptions, and take ownership of assigned bids.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed estimates from initial bid review through final submission, covering labor, materials, equipment, trucking, subcontractors, and other project costs.
Review plans, specifications, contract documents, and addenda; perform quantity takeoffs and identify scope gaps, risks, and opportunities.
Develop realistic production rates and construction approaches using project conditions, historical costs, and field experience.
Solicit and evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing and confirm scope coverage and bid competitiveness.
Assess staging, traffic control, schedules, utility conflicts, access constraints, and constructability considerations.
Participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings, bid reviews, final pricing, and proposal submissions.
Review prevailing wage, bonding, insurance, DBE/SBE, EEO, and public-agency bid requirements.
Coordinate bid strategy and awarded-project turnover with operations and project management.
Maintain organized estimating files, bid results, historical pricing, and production data.
Assist with change-order pricing as needed.