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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in civil construction estimating, including precise digital quantity takeoffs and cost estimation for residential, commercial, and heavy civil projects. Proficient in utilizing tools like Construction Link and Beam for bid package construction and has a strong understanding of underground utilities and earthmoving requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Civil Construction EstimatingDigital Quantity TakeoffsConstruction LinkBeamBlueprint Interpretation
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Hard Skills
Cost EstimationEarthmoving CalculationFoundation EstimationUtility Installation EstimationErosion Control MeasuresSite Preparation CostingHeavy Civil Infrastructure EstimationOnsite Wastewater Treatment SystemsGrading PlansStructural Specifications
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Construction LinkBeamKublaGoogle WorkspaceSlackMicrosoft Teams
Industry Keywords
Civil EngineeringConstruction ManagementFederal ContractsResidential ConstructionCommercial ProjectsHeavy Civil Works
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform precise digital quantity takeoffs and prepare preliminary-to-final cost estimates for residential, commercial, and heavy civil projects
- Convert engineering drawings, civil plans, and site documents into actionable cost structures and deliverables
- Prepare preliminary estimates using Construction Link
- Construct final bid packages using Beam and related tools
- Calculate cut/fill volumes, mass grading, land clearing, grubbing, stump removal, and earthmoving requirements
- Scope erosion and sediment control measures, retaining walls, and site preparation costs
- Estimate residential and commercial foundations
- Estimate underground utility installations, including water mains, sanitary sewer, electrical conduit, gas, and stormwater management systems
- Calculate requirements for onsite wastewater treatment systems
- Estimate heavy civil infrastructure, subdivision utility connections, roadways, walkways, driveways, garages, and curb/gutter flatwork
- Participate in onboarding and transition to independent takeoff delivery
- Collaborate with Alex on workflow management and Danny on complex technical escalations
- Identify project risks, scope gaps, and cost drivers early in the takeoff process
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven track record in civil construction estimating
- 5+ years of senior civil estimating experience strongly preferred
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent practical civil field experience
- Deep familiarity with foundations, cut/fill earthmoving, underground utilities, and heavy civil works
- Strong residential construction background, with commercial and civil project experience
- Prior experience estimating or managing Federal/Government contracts highly desirable
- Advanced written and verbal English communication skills
- Strong independent problem-solving capabilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy under bid deadlines
- Experience with Kubla, Construction Link, Beam, or comparable civil takeoff platforms
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprint sets, grading plans, utility schematics, and structural specifications
- Experience with Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and email communications
Benefits
Comp & perks- Salary: $1,500–$3,000 USD/month; up to $4,000 USD/month for senior-level candidates with 5+ years of specialized experience
- Growth opportunity: expanding responsibility to take long-term ownership of the company's full estimating pipeline
- Full-time schedule with flexibility on daily hours