Civil Estimator

A civil construction estimator focused on sitework and utilities evaluates drawings, soils reports, and specifications to price earthwork, grading, stormwater systems, water and sewer installations, and related infrastructure. They develop accurate cost models by quantifying excavation, pipe materials, trenching, restoration, and equipment needs to ensure bids are competitive and project budgets are reliable.

Client Details

Our client is a full‑service site work and heavy civil construction contractor headquartered in New Jersey, serving the Northeastern and Mid‑Atlantic United States. The company specializes in excavation, grading, utility installation, stormwater systems, paving, concrete work, and large‑scale site development for commercial, industrial, logistics, and infrastructure projects. With over 30 years of experience, they recognized as a premier site contractor equipped with a state-of-the-art fleet, including GPS‑enabled earthmoving equipment and modern survey technology. The company is backed by a skilled union workforce and emphasizes safety, precision, and performance across all projects. Their portfolio includes mission-critical industrial facilities, e‑commerce distribution centers, environmental remediation projects, and large redevelopment work, including multi‑million‑square‑foot logistics hubs

Description

• Reviews civil plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports to quantify earthwork, grading, and utility installations.
• Estimates costs for excavation, backfill, stormwater systems, water and sewer utilities, and associated site infrastructure.
• Evaluates equipment needs, production rates, material pricing, and subcontractor proposals for accurate bid development.
• Identifies constructability challenges, site constraints, and potential risks that may impact cost or schedule.
• Prepares detailed takeoffs, budgets, and competitive bids to support project planning and contractor decision‑making.

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.

Profile

• Strong technical foundation in earthwork, grading, stormwater management, water and sewer systems, and general site infrastructure.
• Proven experience with construction takeoff software (e.g., Bluebeam, Agtek, Trimble, HCSS) and the ability to read and interpret civil drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Accurate quantitative skills, with the ability to develop detailed material, labor, and equipment estimates for excavation, pipe installation, trenching, and restoration.
• Practical field understanding, giving them insight into production rates, equipment capabilities, sequencing, and potential constructability challenges.
• Strong analytical and risk‑assessment abilities to identify cost impacts, assumptions, and uncertainties within site conditions and design documents.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors during the bidding process.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented mindset, ensuring estimates are complete, competitive, and fully documented.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range, dependent upon experience.
• Opportunities for bonus and additional compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits included in the offer.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the property industry.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment in New York.

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.