Civil Estimator - Construction - Base Salary to 100k/year - Milltown, NJ
Milltown, NJ
Full Time
Paid
Responsibilities
Civil Estimator - Construction - Base Salary to 100k/year - Milltown, NJ
Our client is a private, New Jersey based Environmental Construction Company specializing in Landfill Construction, Operation, Maintenance, Remediation and Renewable Energy projects. Their principals have a combined, seven decades of experience in the Solid Waste, Brownfield Remediation and Renewable Energy Industries, advising and serving both foreign, regional, municipal government agencies and a variety of private sector organizations.
They are seeking a Civil Estimator (internally titled Civil & Environmental Estimator) to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for civil construction and environmental projects. This role combines traditional civil estimating with environmental scopes such as earthwork, utilities, environmental remediation, vapor mitigation systems, and specialty liners. The estimator will work closely with project managers, field supervisors, subcontractors, and clients to support successful project execution from bid through closeout.
Responsibilities:
Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for: site work and earthwork, utilities (storm, sanitary, water), environmental remediation projects, vapor intrusion mitigation systems, and geomembranes, liners, and specialty environmental materials
Solicit, review, and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes
Develop bid pricing, alternates, and value engineering options
Identify risks, assumptions, exclusions, and constructability issues
Assist project managers with budgets, job cost forecasting, and change order pricing
Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and scope review meetings
Support project handoff from estimating to operations
Maintain historical cost data and unit pricing databases
Understand environmental regulations, permits, and compliance requirements
Account for environmental controls such as soil handling and disposal, groundwater management, health and safety requirements, and environmental monitoring and reporting
Qualifications:
5+ years of estimating experience in civil construction and/or environmental contracting
Strong knowledge of site work and utility construction, environmental remediation practices, and construction means and methods
Ability to read and interpret civil and environmental plans and specs
Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, PlanSwift, HeavyBid, or similar)