Project Estimator - Civil

JL Wesley is looking for a Project Estimator with real experience in earthwork and underground utilities.

This role requires the candidate to quantify, build, and price full civil estimates.

What you’ll do:

• Estimating civil drawings and scopes of work
• Mass earthwork (cuts, fills, balancing, haul plans)
• Underground utilities (storm, sanitary, waterline)
• Demolition, site clearing, and erosion control
• Site development packages
• Perform quantity takeoffs
• Review plans and specs
• Build and manage estimates in Trakware Earthworks
• Solicit quotes from subcontractors and material suppliers Develop pricing based on production rates, crews, and equipment
• Identify risks, gaps, and scope issues before bid
• Coordinate with operations to validate approach, assumptions, and crew availability
• Assist with bid strategy and project handoff
• Research bidding opportunities, prioritizing opportunities, and continually meet or exceed project bidding deadlines

What we are looking for:

• 2+ years of estimating experience in civil/sitework

Experience with:

• Earthworks or similar takeoff software
• Underground utilities

Strong understanding of:

• Production rates
• Equipment and crew setup
• Means and methods
• Ability to read civil plans independently
• Background with a self-performing contractor is strongly preferred

Expectations for this role:

• Accuracy over speed
• Ownership of your numbers
• Practical thinking, not theory
• Clear, direct communication with clients and management

We're more than just hauling, J.L. Wesley Enterprises, Inc. is your logistics partner. From flexible scheduling and material sourcing to real-time updates and load optimization, we deliver value that keeps your projects moving forward.