Entry Level Excavation Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Entry Level Excavation Estimator

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!

Who We Are:

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!

What We Offer:

• Creative, innovative, and a collaborative work environment
• Challenging and progressive career opportunities
• Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events
• And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role

What You'll Do:

As the Estimator, you will perform cost estimating for residential and commercial projects including site development, utilities, earthwork, demolition, and infrastructure support ensuring the company remains competitive and profitable.

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

• 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.

Position Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma; or equivalent combination of education and industry experience required.
• Experience: 2+ years of excavation or construction industry experience (Willing to train the right person)
• Certification(s): N/A
• Functional Skills: 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.
• Technology Aptitude/Skills : Strong proficiency in Microsoft office or Apple Products.
• Language Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills needed to communicate with all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Leadership/Behaviors: Self-motivated; Able to work independently and within a team environment.
• Culture Match Behaviors: Strong work ethic, where team members grow along with the business, and everyone is treated equally and fairly.

Other Important Information:

Pay/Salary : Hourly Position

• And, the compensation will grow as the business grows!

Reports To: Owner

Core Hours: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm ET

Typical Work Week: Monday to Friday

Direct Reports: 0

Travel: Limited / Company vehicles available

Work Environment : Office Environment