Estimator- Earthwork & Grading Projects

Are you a detail-driven professional with a knack for numbers and sitework? We're looking for a Dirt Estimator to join our construction team and take the lead on estimating earthwork and grading projects. If you thrive on accuracy, love Excel, and want to be part of a company that values your skills and supports your work-life balance, this is the role for you. Step into a position where your estimates shape every project from the ground upliterally.

Whats in it for you as a Dirt Estimator:

• Join a forward-thinking construction company known for delivering high-quality dirt work and site development.
• Play a vital role in shaping the financial success of our projects by creating detailed and accurate cost estimates.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values your input and expertise.
• Use your advanced Excel skills to build, analyze, and optimize detailed cost models.
• Thrive in a positive, family-friendly work environment where your time and contributions are genuinely respected.
• Enjoy a company culture built on trust, integrity, accountability, and mutual respect.

What you will be doing as a Dirt Estimator:

• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates for earthwork, grading, excavation, and related site preparation projects.
• Analyze civil plans, topography, and soil reports to determine quantities and production needs.
• Create and maintain estimating spreadsheets and templates using Microsoft Excel.
• Review and analyze subcontractor and vendor pricing for completeness and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and engineers to ensure scope accuracy.
• Assist with budgeting, job costing, and financial tracking throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure estimates are realistic, well-documented, and reflect current market conditions.
• Identify potential cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality and schedule.
• Support continuous improvement by reviewing completed projects and applying lessons learned.

A successful candidate for this Dirt Estimator role will possess:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in dirt work or civil construction estimating.
• Strong knowledge of excavation, grading, and heavy equipment operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, grading drawings, and technical specs.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and time-management abilities.
• Familiarity with estimating software.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.

Ready to dig in and make a measurable impact on every project? Join a company where your skills are respected, your growth is encouraged, and your work is as solid as the ground you build on. Apply Today!