Civil Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

A Civil Estimator is responsible for analyzing construction project plans and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Civil Estimators play a pivotal role in construction projects by evaluating costs and resources. Their main duties include:

• Preparing cost estimates at various project stages, including conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documents, for infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and commercial or residential developments.

   

   

• Reviewing blueprints, plans, and specifications to determine material, labor, and equipment requirements.

• Performing quantity take-offs and forecasting costs for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Conducting risk assessments and identifying potential cost overruns.
• Collaborating with project managers, engineers, architects, and clients to ensure estimates are accurate and feasible.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain cost-effective solutions and verify pricing.
• Managing the bidding process , preparing bid packages, and ensuring compliance with company procedures and industry standards.
• Using estimation software and tools such as Trimble, Bid2Win, Togal AI or other cost management systems to produce detailed estimates.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To excel as a Civil Estimator, candidates typically need:

• Educational background : A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.

• Technical knowledge : Understanding of civil engineering principles, construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.

• Analytical and mathematical skills : Ability to calculate costs accurately and assess project feasibility.
• Software proficiency : Familiarity with estimation and project management software, spreadsheets, and CAD tools.
• Communication and collaboration : Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience : Prior experience in construction or civil engineering projects is often preferred and required.

Work Environment and Reporting:

Civil Estimators typically work in an office setting but may visit project sites to assess conditions. They report to a Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager and are expected to manage estimates independently while adhering to company procedures.

This job will be for a well defined individual who is confident and successful on many fronts of life. Promptness, Dedication, Success, are just a few of the aspects that will be expected by ownership. Fluent with Microsoft teams and suites are a must, ability to adapt and learn on the fly is also a must for things in our industry change in a moments notice!

Compensation and packages are determined for well qualified individuals in the Area who do not want to travel on the road for your job!

This job has direct collaboration with Owner on a daily basis as well as goals and aspirations are looked upon kindly!

JLD ownership performs these daily tasks both in the field and at the office. If you are a unique individual with great work ethics and skilset this job will be for you!

If you do not have expertise in this area of Civil estimation and or Project Management of the same Forte' please do not waste my time nor yours!

Resume's ONLY with verifiable experience with copies of Degrees are required prior to Interviews. Do not call and ask has the job been filled? how much is the pay? Is it Hybrid? Or if you need to run out the door daily @459 and or if you are not punctual, have planning abilities, diverse skillset then this job will not be for you! This is not a 9-5 Job, this is not a corporate setting of a job either, It is not a Government job either, you will need to perform and pay your way for your compensation!

JLD offers a full array of benefits both pre and post compensation deductions and more!** Benefits and Packages can be discussed in person only and have waiting periods for qualified individuals for the Job role!

JLD Enterprises LLC is a Civil Contractor in the Auburn Opelika area that covers an array of scopes of work including:
Utilities / Grading / Demolition / Site Clearing / Porta Johns / Dumpsters / Restroom Trailers / Ready Mix Concrete / Asphalt Repairs / Road Striping / Thermoplastic Striping / Parking Lot Repairs / Sign Installations / Parking Bumpers / Speed Bumpers / Parking Garage Maintenance / Paving / Hydro Excavation / Concrete Pumping / Dump Truck Services / Leeds Recycling / Concrete Recycling / Material Hauling / And more!

Company Description

JLD Enterprises LLC is a Civil Contractor in the Auburn Opelika area that covers an array of scopes of work including:\r\nUtilities / Grading / Demolition / Site Clearing / Porta Johns / Dumpsters / Restroom Trailers / Ready Mix Concrete / Asphalt Repairs / Road Striping / Thermoplastic Striping / Parking Lot Repairs / Sign Installations / Parking Bumpers / Speed Bumpers / Parking Garage Maintenance / Paving / Hydro Excavation / Concrete Pumping / Dump Truck Services / Leeds Recycling / Concrete Recycling / Material Hauling / And more!\r\n\r\nVisit our website for a better understanding of the services in which we perform! or call to speak with an associate @ View phone number on ziprecruiter.com / Keith Scalf or Jeff Davis\r\n\r\nIf your looking for rental needs for your next project please visit or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com