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LVI Associates · 3 days ago

Civil Estimator

positionBeaumont, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$90K/yr - $130K/yr
date3+ years exp

LVI Associates is a heavy civil and commercial concrete contractor based in Louisiana and expanding into Southeast Texas. They are seeking a Civil Estimator to perform digital quantity takeoffs, review bid documents, and develop competitive buyouts for large-scale infrastructure projects.

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Growth Opportunities
Hiring Manager
Patrick Leary
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Responsibilities

Perform digital quantity takeoffs and unit-price estimating for earthwork, utilities, site concrete, and paving
Review bid documents, plans/specifications, geotechnical reports, addenda, and RFI responses; identify scope gaps, risks, and constructability issues
Draft scope letters detailing inclusions, exclusions, alternates, and clarifications aligned to CSI divisions and bid forms
Solicit, qualify, and level quotes from suppliers, trucking, traffic control, striping, and materials vendors to develop competitive buyouts
Develop production-based pricing including crew rates, equipment spreads, cycle time, haul analysis, and yield/waste factors
Build bid schedules and logistics plans; support pre-bid site walks; assist in internal reviews and handoffs to field teams
Maintain historical cost databases, benchmarks, and estimation templates; support continuous improvement
Support change-order pricing, value engineering, and preliminary budgeting for negotiated pursuits

Qualification

Heavy civil estimatingHCSS HeavyBidProduction-based estimatingBluebeam RevuOn-Screen TakeoffPlanSwiftExcel3D/Civil 3DPlan/spec readingAttention to detailCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum 3 years of heavy civil/sitework estimating experience with self-performing contractors
Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid or similar software; Bluebeam Revu, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, Excel; familiarity with 3D/Civil 3D advantageous
Strong command of production-based estimating methods, unit pricing, labor/equipment costing, and subcontractor scoping
Exceptional plan/spec reading skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational capability

Company

LVI Associates

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LVI Associates is a recruitment agency for infrastructure and engineering.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Berlin, Berlin, DEU
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.lviassociates.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

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