Job Description:
Excavation Estimator - Earthwork and Sitework Construction - Base Salary to 145k/year - Mokena, ILOur client is a long-standing, family-owned excavation and general contracting company specializing in commercial earthwork and site development projects throughout the greater Chicago area. This organization self-performs excavation and is actively expanding its earthwork division, creating an opportunity for an experienced estimator to play a key role in that growth. The Excavation Estimator will manage bids from initial review through final submission, focusing on commercial earthwork and sitework projects ranging from approximately $20,000 to $1M.
Responsibilities:- Review civil drawings, specifications, and bid documents for commercial sitework and earthwork projects
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs including excavation, grading, and material volumes
- Prepare complete cost estimates, bids, and proposals for assigned projects
- Identify scope gaps, risk factors, and necessary bid clarifications
- Attend pre-bid and post-bid meetings as needed
- Conduct site visits to validate scope and conditions
- Coordinate project handoff to operations and project management teams upon award
- Collaborate with field teams and leadership throughout the estimating process
- Support relationship development with general contractors and project stakeholders
Qualifications:- 2+ years of experience in earthwork, excavation, or sitework construction (estimating or field-based experience)
- Ability to read and interpret civil/site plans independently
- Experience performing quantity takeoffs for earthwork scopes (grading, excavation, or similar)
- Proficiency using construction takeoff or estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, WinEx Grade, Rocktek, or similar tools)
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills related to construction quantities and costing
- Ability to work onsite in Mokena, IL on a daily basis
- Ability to meet company driving requirements for site visits, where applicable
- Ability to comply with workplace safety policies, which may include pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing
Compensation:- Base salary in the 100k - 145k/year range
- Comprehensive medical benefits3 weeks of paid time off 401k with company match
- Company vehicle for job site visits
- Opportunity for advancement within a growing division#INDALL
