Entry Level Excavation Estimator
About The Position
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! 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!
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
- Perform cost estimating for residential and commercial projects including site development, utilities, earthwork, demolition, and infrastructure support ensuring the company remains competitive and profitable.
- 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
- Retirement Program with Employer Match
- Paid Vacations and Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
