Sitework and Civil Estimator
15 hours ago
Birmingham
Position Summary CB&A Construction is seeking a mid-level Sitework & Civil Estimator to join our preconstruction team in Birmingham. This full-time, in-office role is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and comprehensive cost estimates for commercial, municipal, DOT, and underground infrastructure projects. The estimator will manage the bid process from plan review through proposal submission, working closely with the VP of Construction, project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and suppliers. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of civil estimating experience, a sharp eye for detail, and a strong understanding of the means and methods associated with sitework and underground utility construction. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Review and analyze project plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents to determine full scope of commercial sitework, municipal, DOT, and underground infrastructure requirements., • Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, underground utilities (storm, sanitary, water), paving, curb and gutter, sidewalks, retaining walls, erosion control, and other civil scopes using Agtek, OST and Bluebeam., • Develop comprehensive cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead for projects ranging from $25K to $25M using WinEst estimating software., • Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate pricing from subcontractors, material suppliers, and equipment vendors., • Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs to assess field conditions and identify potential risks or scope gaps., • Coordinate with the VP of Construction, project managers, and field operations teams during preconstruction to ensure estimate assumptions are practical and achievable., • Prepare and present bid proposals and estimate summaries to senior leadership for review and approval., • Review DOT and municipal bid documents, special provisions, and addenda to ensure full compliance with agency-specific requirements., • Maintain organized bid files, historical cost databases, and estimating reference materials for continuous improvement., • Monitor bid results and conduct post-bid analysis to refine estimating accuracy and competitiveness., • Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving alternatives during the estimating process., • Assist with project buyout and transition of awarded work to the operations team., • Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience in sitework, earthwork, underground utilities, grading, and/or civil construction., • Bachelor’s degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience will be considered., • Proficiency in WinEst estimating software required., • Strong proficiency in Agtek earthwork/takeoff software and Bluebeam Revu., • Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D for plan review and site analysis., • Demonstrated experience estimating commercial, DOT, municipal, and/or underground infrastructure projects., • Strong understanding of plan reading, earthwork calculations, utility layout, and civil site construction means and methods., • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite., • Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines., • Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective coordination with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams., • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment., • Direct experience estimating ALDOT and Alabama municipal/public works projects., • Experience in estimating projects as a prime contractor and/or subcontractor in public and private sectors., • Established relationships with general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in the Birmingham and Central Alabama market., • Knowledge of stormwater management, NPDES permitting, and ALDOT standard specifications., • Experience with project management software and construction ERP systems., • Competitive salary commensurate with experience., • Performance-based bonus opportunity., • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance., • 401(k) retirement plan with company match., • 2 weeks of paid time off (PTO) plus paid holidays., • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility., • Professional development and continuing education support. This is a hybrid position based out of CB&A Construction’s Birmingham, Alabama office, with a combination of in-office and remote workdays. Periodic visits to project sites and attendance at pre-bid meetings are expected. Standard business hours apply, with extended hours as needed to meet bid deadlines.