Job Description

Location: Greater Cleveland, OH (On-site)

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 / year (as listed on the client's job posting)

About Our Client

Our client is an established commercial construction and site development firm with projects nationwide.

The Role

The Civil Estimator plays a critical role in preconstruction, developing accurate, competitive, and strategic cost estimates for construction projects. You will analyze specifications, drawings, and related documentation to forecast material, labor, equipment, and subcontract costs, and partner with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and clients to evaluate feasibility, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver pricing that fits project goals, budgets, and timelines. This role works with a high degree of independence and mentors junior estimators.

What You'll Do

• Perform detailed, accurate quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications
• Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and other documents to define scope and identify risks
• Build comprehensive estimates covering self-perform work, subcontractor scopes, materials, equipment, and indirect costs using HCSS HeavyBid
• Develop and issue RFPs/RFQs; solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier bids
• Prepare complete, competitive bid packages and ensure accurate, on-time submission
• Lead internal estimate reviews and present key assumptions, risks, and opportunities to leadership
• Identify value engineering opportunities, cost savings, schedule/sequencing impacts, and "gains and fades" risk exposure
• Attend pre-bid meetings, client meetings, and site visits, and run detailed handoffs to operations

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a construction estimator (experienced level)
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, market conditions, and cost drivers
• Ability to use historical data, production rates, and current market pricing
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with subcontractors and vendors

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with HCSS HeavyBid
• Experience in civil/site development estimating, including self-perform work
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior estimators

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. 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. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.