Civil Estimator

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually At Hewitt Young , excellence is our standard. We look for Builders who take ownership, push through challenges, and care about results as much as their craft. When you join our team, you earn your edge every day, and we make sure it pays off. Role Mission: The Civil Estimator builds the possibility by turning opportunities into wins. Once a project has been selected, this role ensures Hewitt Young delivers precise, competitive estimates that secure profitable work and sets the field up for success. Core Responsibilities: Review bid documents, drawings, and specifications to produce precise takeoffs and cost estimates. Prepare and submit competitive proposals aligned with HY's focus and profit goals. Collaborate with the Chief Estimator on scope strategy, risk assessment, and pricing approach. Support Project Managers, Procurement, and Executives during buyouts and final negotiations. Support Project Managers to assess job status, scop clarifications, and change order support. Estimate construction costs for Public (plan and spec jobs), private negotiated work where documents are 50% - 75% complete. Handle projects ensuring detailed and comprehensive estimates. Develop proposals which qualify assumptions, allowances, cost-saving opportunities, and alternates. Work with equipment and material vendors to develop pricing to meet the project's needs. Take ownership of the entire estimate process, the client relationship, the proposal process, and job turnover. Track data and activity in Top Builder. Maintain accurate estimating data, cost libraries, and bid logs. Attending pre-bid meetings, walkthroughs, and site visits. Strong technical knowledge of Civil construction and related scopes. Skilled in estimating software, takeoff tools, and cost analysis. Ability to interpret drawings, contracts, and specifications accurately. Financial awareness and analytical skills to maintain profitability targets. Professional, persuasive communicator with clients, vendors, and internal teams. Demonstrates professionalism in appearance, communication style, and conduct across all internal and external interactions.

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At Hewitt Young, we don't just fill roles - we build careers! Above all we take pride in our work. Every project reflects who we are, how we operate, and the standards we stand behind. If you're driven, accountable, and ready to grow, you'll find your place here. Hewitt Young is an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to any legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hewitt Young