Civil Estimator

Civil Estimator

Location: Greater Baltimore / Harford County, MD Area

We are seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to drive complete bid packages for commercial site development, public infrastructure, and heavy civil projects. This role oversees the entire preconstruction process from plan review, geotechnical analysis, and 3D earthwork takeoffs to crew production modeling, material pricing, and final bid closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze civil drawings, specifications, and soils reports to complete detailed quantity takeoffs; calculate earthwork cut/fill balances, trench excavation, and material import/export needs.

• Build comprehensive estimates in HCSS HeavyBid, pricing internal labor, equipment production rates, materials, trucking, and specialty subcontracts.

• Solicit, level, and negotiate quotes from material vendors (pipe, aggregate, asphalt, concrete) and subcontractors; identify risks and value engineering opportunities.

• Attend mandatory pre-bid meetings and perform site walkthroughs to evaluate access, hauling logistics, and constructability constraints.

• Transition awarded projects to Project Managers and Superintendents; review actual job costs against estimates to refine future production metrics.

Qualifications & Technical Skills

• 3-7+ years estimating commercial site development, mass excavation, grading, wet utilities, and paving.

• Proven ability to establish realistic crew structures and equipment production rates for heavy earthmoving machinery.

• Strong capability reading, interpreting, and redlining complex civil plans, profiles, and geotechnical reports.

• Hands-on proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid (strongly preferred) or comparable civil estimating software (B2W, HeavyJob).

• Experience with digital earthwork takeoff software (AGTEK, InSite, Trimble, Carlson) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and bid-day deadline management skills.

Core Scopes Estimated

Mass earthwork & grading | Wet utilities (storm, sanitary, water mains) | Erosion & sediment control | Aggregate base, concrete curb, & asphalt paving | Demolition & site trucking