Civil Construction Estimator – Heavy Highway
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Job Location:
Mandeville, LA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 100000 - 120000
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Civil Construction Estimator Heavy Highway (On-Site)
Location: Louisiana
Salary: $100000$120000 DOE Discretionary Bonus
Schedule: Full-Time On-Site (Pet-Friendly Office)
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Civil Construction Estimator to join our growing Project Management Team. This role is ideal for a seasoned estimator with a strong background in Heavy Highway and Civil Construction including concrete paving site work and underground utilities. You will play a key role in preparing accurate competitive bids for state and federally funded projects across Louisiana.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for heavy highway and civil construction projects
- Perform quantity take-offs from construction drawings and specifications
- Review plans scopes of work and Louisiana state & federal bid requirements
- Solicit and analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes
- Develop full estimates covering labor materials equipment subcontractors and overhead
- Support bid strategy and assist leadership with go/no-go decisions
- Collaborate with Project Managers on project financial planning and execution
- Maintain estimating databases vendor lists and cost history
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or related field
- 10 years of Heavy Highway Construction estimation experience
- Strong background in concrete paving site work underground utilities drainage sewer & water
- Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid and Primavera P6
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD for plan review and take-offs
- Excellent contract interpretation and plan reading skills
- Strong communication leadership and team collaboration abilities
- Stable work history and in-office availability (5 days/week)
Preferred Experience
- Field experience in civil or highway construction
- Established relationships with Louisiana subcontractors and suppliers
- Experience bidding DOTD and municipal projects
Benefits & Perks
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
- Matching 401(k)
- Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Pet-friendly office environment
About Us
We are a Louisiana-based Heavy Highway Contractor specializing in concrete paving site work concrete barrier installation and underground utilities. Our clients include LADOTD City of New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board Aviation Board and City of Baton Rouge. From large infrastructure projects to smaller civil jobs we deliver quality safety and results.
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Math
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Restoration
- Roofing
- Microsoft Excel
- Auto Estimating
