Estimator - Commercial Site Development & Earthwork

About This Role

This Estimator role supports commercial site development, earthwork, and excavation projects for an established construction contractor. It is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with strong estimating skills and a solid understanding of site preparation, grading, excavation, and heavy civil construction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and competitive estimates for commercial site development, earthwork, excavation, and grading projects
• Review construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements
• Perform quantity takeoffs for excavation, grading, soil removal, fill, and other sitework activities
• Calculate labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production costs
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing
• Develop bid proposals, cost breakdowns, and supporting estimating documentation
• Identify potential project risks, scope gaps, and cost-saving opportunities
• Coordinate with project managers, field personnel, subcontractors, and company leadership throughout the bidding process
• Maintain relationships with vendors and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing
• Assist with bid strategy, cost analysis, and project handoff following contract award

Requirements

• Previous estimating experience in commercial site development, earthwork, excavation, grading, or heavy civil construction
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and bid documents
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, and bid preparation
• Understanding of earthwork operations, equipment production, site preparation, and construction methods
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple bids, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency with estimating software and digital takeoff tools preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with project management, operations, vendors, and subcontractors

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to commercial site development and excavation projects
• Collaborative working environment with construction and operations professionals
• Opportunity for continued professional development and career advancement

About the Company

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.