Project Estimator
Protouch Staffing
Job Title
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for civil and environmental scopes including:
- Site work and earthwork
- Utilities (storm, sanitary, water)
- Environmental remediation projects
- Vapor intrusion mitigation systems
- Geomembranes, liners, and specialty environmental materials
- Review and analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and environmental reports (Phase I/II, RAPs, RAWPs, etc.).
- Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Develop bid pricing, alternates, and value engineering options.
- Identify project risks, assumptions, exclusions, and constructability issues.
- Assist project managers with budgets, job cost forecasting, and change order pricing.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and scope reviews.
- Support project handoff from estimating to operations teams.
- Maintain historical cost data and unit pricing databases.
- Ensure environmental compliance considerations are included in estimates (soil handling, groundwater management, safety, monitoring, reporting).
Qualifications
- 5+ years of estimating experience in civil construction and/or environmental contracting.
- Strong knowledge of site work, utility construction, and environmental remediation practices.
- Ability to read and interpret civil and environmental drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Proficiency in estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, HeavyBid, or similar tools.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Experience with environmental construction means and methods preferred.
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Familiarity with environmental regulations (NJDEP, NYSDEC, etc.) preferred.
- Field experience in civil or environmental construction preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Exposure to Environmental & Civil Infrastructure Projects
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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