Civil Estimator

Civil Estimator

Location: Rochester, NY, US Salary Range: $55,000.00 – $130,000.00 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 set the field up for success.

Core Responsibilities

• Analyze bid documents, drawings, and specifications to develop accurate quantity takeoffs and detailed cost estimates.
• Prepare and submit competitive project proposals aligned with HY's operational focus and profitability objectives.
• Partner with the Chief Estimator to develop scope strategies, evaluate project risks, and establish pricing approaches.
• Support Project Managers, Procurement teams, and Executives throughout buyouts and final contract negotiations.
• Assist Project Managers with project status reviews, scope clarifications, and change order pricing support.
• Estimate construction costs for public plan-and-spec projects and negotiated private work with partially completed design documents.
• Manage estimating assignments from start to finish, ensuring thorough, accurate, and comprehensive project estimates.
• Develop proposals that clearly outline assumptions, allowances, value-engineering opportunities, and alternates.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers and material vendors to obtain pricing that aligns with project requirements and budgets.
• Take full ownership of the estimating process, including client communication, proposal development, and project handoff.
• Maintain and track estimating activities, project data, and pipeline information within TopBuilder.
• Keep estimating databases, bid logs, and cost libraries accurate and up to date.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walkthroughs, and jobsite visits to support accurate project evaluation and pricing.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong technical understanding of civil construction methods, practices, and related scopes of work.
• Proficiency with estimating software, digital takeoff tools, and construction cost analysis.
• Ability to accurately interpret construction drawings, contracts, specifications, and bid documents.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen, with the ability to support and maintain project profitability goals.
• Effective and professional communicator who can build strong relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism in appearance, communication, and conduct across all internal and external interactions.

What You'll Find Here at Hewitt Young

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 considers all applicants without regard to any legally protected status.