Project Estimator

Full-time
On-site
$90,000-120,000/yr
Baton Rouge, LA

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Other

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for civil site work and access construction projects. The ideal candidate will analyze construction drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, develop turnkey estimates, and prepare proposals for projects across industrial, commercial, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, and bid documents.

  • Prepare detailed estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.

  • Perform quantity takeoffs and develop accurate project budgets.

  • Conduct site visits to understand project scope and site conditions.

  • Solicit, review, and negotiate vendor and subcontractor quotations.

  • Identify project risks and recommend cost-saving opportunities.

  • Develop preliminary project schedules and execution plans.

  • Collaborate with owners, engineers, project managers, and field teams.

  • Prepare and submit competitive bid proposals.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

  • Experience estimating civil/site development projects.

  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and site work.

  • Experience with estimating/scheduling tools such as HCSS, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera (preferred).

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Ideal Background

  • Civil Construction Estimator

  • Site Development Estimator

  • Earthwork Estimator

  • Heavy Civil Estimator

  • Construction Estimator with site work experience

Experience Level: Project Estimator to Senior Civil Estimator.

More information

Minimum education level

Bachelor's

Experience level

Senior (5-7 years)

Job skills

Cost Estimation

Blueprint Reading

Project Management

Budget Analysis

Risk Assessment

Material Takeoff

Contract Negotiation

Client company information

The client company is confidential. Details will be shared after mutual interest is confirmed.

Company overview

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VBeyond Corporation

Staffing and Recruiting·201-1,000 employees

VBeyond is a Search and HR consulting firm- by the Professionals, for the Professionals and of the Professionals! VBeyond is engaged in pioneering offerings in the Human Capital and Professional Services space. VBeyond is headquartered in Hillsborough , NJ, USA, and through its network of offices globally, we cater to the Asia, Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America and Canada market. VBeyond is in the business of Executive Search, Digital Search, Permanent Hiring, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Contract Staffing, Specialized Training & Development and Professional Services in multiple industries viz. Information Technology, IT Enabled Services, Banking & Financial Services, Engineering & Utilities, Manufacturing, Insurance, Retail & Consumer and Oil & Gas and Healthcare & Life Sciences with multiple functions viz. Digital, Analytics & E-Commerce, Information Technology, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Risk & Audit and Procurement & Supply Chain. Co-founded by seasoned industry practitioners, VBeyond goes beyond the routine to the talent it works with. VBeyond offers effective recruitment solutions to enterprises with an emphasis on quality, reliability and scalability. With a team comprising professionals and industry participants, we believe our ‘customer intimacy’ helps us to deliver differentiated and uniquely customized services, firmly believe in diversity & inclusion and our methodical approach to recruiting is a distinguished pioneer of the industry.