Job Description
Civil-focused Estimator
One of the largest Alabama-based general contractors is seeking a Civil-focused Estimator. Work with an established team to help drive growth in a high-demand market.
Our client is the construction arm of a regionally renowned design-build and general contracting firm that specializes in industrial warehouse, cold storage, and large commercial construction projects. With offices in both Alabama and Texas and jobsites across the Southeast, opportunities are limitless. The company averages around $300M in revenue annually, but plans to grow this number substantially over the next decade. They are dedicated to the growth of their team members, and are committed to maintaining a personable culture while also providing market-leading benefits as they drive continued market-share across a high-demand sector of Construction.
Technical & Preconstruction Analysis
- Analyze project documents, including drawings, specifications, and site reports, to identify civil scope.
- Review and interpret geotechnical reports, soil borings, and laboratory testing results.
- Conduct site visits as needed to assess existing conditions and coordinate investigations.
- Perform civil and earthwork quantity takeoffs for grading, utilities, and paving.
- Develop cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment using digital takeoff and estimating software.
- Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) budgets for clients in early project stages.
- Conduct value engineering and cost analysis to optimize project designs and budgets.
- Obtain and review quotes from subcontractors and vendors; perform risk analysis for proposals.
- Prepare and submit detailed proposals with clear qualifications, inclusions, and exclusions.
Collaboration & Communication
- Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and owners to address sitework challenges.
- Provide clear, concise technical input to internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
- Support operations teams during construction with technical guidance.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure sitework scopes meet applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
- Stay current with industry best practices, and technologies
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
- Proven experience as a Civil Estimator or similar role
- Strong knowledge of estimating, financial, and cost analysis principles
- Skilled in sourcing materials and subcontractors
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Agtek, Bluebeam, OST, Excel, etc.
- Excellent math, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Science (or 5+ years relevant experience)
- Previous experience with a Site Development contractor in the field would be a significant advantage
What's on Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Vehicle allowance
- Performance related bonus scheme (Paid yearly)
- Full insurance offerings with company contribution
- 401K plan with company match
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Company-wide events to build and maintain a strong culture
- Minimal travel requirements
APPLY NOW AND YOUR RESUME WILL BE REVIEWED WITHIN 48 HOURS
Contact Daniel Mitchel Quote job ref JN-072026-7069384
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $115,000–$140,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Bid Analysisunmatched
- Boringunmatched
- Budgetingunmatched
- Commercial Constructionunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Construction Engineeringunmatched
- Cost Analysisunmatched
- Cost Controlunmatched
- Cost Estimatesunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Earthmoving/Earthworksunmatched
- Financial Analysisunmatched
- Laboratory Testingunmatched
- Mathematicsunmatched
- Negotiation Skillsunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Project Designunmatched
- Project Evaluationunmatched
- Risk Analysisunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical Leadershipunmatched
- Value Engineeringunmatched
- Warehousingunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
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