iHire · 2 weeks ago
Heavy Civil Estimator
Ashtabula, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expJ Severino Construction, in partnership with iHire, is seeking a Heavy Civil Estimator/Project Manager to oversee and manage various construction projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing civil estimates, coordinating project bids, and managing subcontractor quotes and change orders.
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Responsibilities
Prepares civil estimates by performing take-offs, gathering proposals, plans, specifications, and related documents
Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, plans, specifications, and related documents
Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, subcontractor, vendor, and time requirements
Performs Civil PM duties as needed to assist in management of site jobs including obtaining permits, project buyout, issuing subcontracts, generating schedules, and procuring site materials
Perform detailed material Take-Offs of all Civil projects; make available to subcontractors during bid time
Generate earthwork cut/fill reports using Insight, or similar software
Obtain quotes from subcontractors for projects to prepare estimate
Complete review of prospective project including reading plans and specifications in detail, prepare takeoff and list of materials needed to construct project
Prepare a bid book for each project
Prepare detailed Estimates using Heavy Bid
Prepare Proposal draft including qualifications and exclusions for team review prior to sending
Log incoming project bid plans
Attend pre-bid meetings, bid openings, etc
Perform Initial review of project plans with team
Send Bid Documents to Subcontractors; Prepare and Send ITBs
Discuss and answer questions with Subcontractors
Obtain information about location of proposed project
Organize subcontractor quotes for Project Bid Folder
Scan project plans as needed
Save and print plans received in Digital format
Maintain Project Bid Folder which contains bid instructions, locality information, subcontractor quotes, etc
Prepare job specific bid forms as needed
Generate and distribute RFIs as needed
Prepare Proposal draft including qualifications and exclusions for PM/team review prior to sending
Send all bids/proposals
Assist with project buyout as directed, Prepare and issue Subcontracts
Prepare and issue Subcontract Change Orders
Assist PM throughout project with estimating and preparing change orders; solicit sub quotes as needed
Receive detail explanation and start process for Change Orders
Assist in preparing Change order for client; obtain back up documents as needed
Once change order is approved by client, issue change order to subcontractors
Assist with obtaining submittal information/shop drawings as needed and submission to client
Obtains Site Permits as needed
Procure materials as needed on site projects at the direction
Actively participate in pre-construction activities
Generate project schedules as needed
Tracks and Submits information/product data/samples as requested
Utilize MS Office including MS Excel, Word, and Project
Familiarity with all other office equipment
Qualification
Required
2+ years of estimating experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
Excellent verbal, written communications and analytical skills required
Good organizational and time management skills
Strong knowledge of project coordination and scheduling
Proficiency in construction estimating techniques
Familiarity with software such as MS Project, HeavyBid, HeavyJob, Bluebeam, ProCore
Company
iHire
An industry-specific recruitment platform that connects employers with qualified candidates across 57 talent communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
D
David J MacFadyen
Founder and Board Executive Chair
Recent News
2025-09-12
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