Estimator - Heavy Civil/Electrical

Job Description

Job Description

Estimator - Heavy Civil/Electrical

Estimator - Heavy Civil / Electrical
Addison, IL | Full-Time | $125,000 - $150,000+ DOE

40-year-old multi-division heavy civil contractor serving the Chicagoland area, southern Wisconsin, and northeast Indiana. We self-perform underground utilities, site development, heavy highway, and civil electrical work for national builders, municipalities, IDOT, and the Illinois Tollway Authority. Strong backlog, loyal client base, and the equipment and manpower to back every bid we win.

We are looking for an experienced Estimator with a heavy civil and civil electrical background to price and pursue work across our project portfolio.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Prepare detailed estimates for heavy civil and civil electrical projects from concept through bid submission
- Analyze plans, specifications, and site conditions to develop accurate quantity takeoffs and cost projections
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Support pre-construction efforts including value engineering and scope review
- Collaborate with project managers and field leadership to ensure estimates reflect real-world execution
- Track bid results and maintain cost databases to sharpen future estimates

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

- 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction
- Civil electrical estimating background -- duct bank, site electrical, conduit systems, or utility-scale work strongly preferred
- Familiarity with public agency bidding (IDOT, municipal, tollway) and prevailing wage projects
- Proficiency with takeoff and estimating software (HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, or similar)
- Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills
- Highly experienced candidates may qualify for compensation above the posted range

Civil roots. Electrical knowledge. Sharp pencil. Let's talk.

Benefits

$125k-$160k salary 

Full Health, Vision, Dental

401k match

Allowances, Bonus, PTO

 

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