Estimator – Civil Site Development

Huntsville, AL

$90,000 – $130,000 (DOE)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Estimator with a strong background in civil site development to join a well-established and growing construction firm in the Huntsville market. This role focuses exclusively on estimating and offers the chance to work on a wide range of residential, commercial, and government projects, from subdivisions and multifamily developments to large-scale site packages exceeding $10M.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare bids for projects ranging from $3M to $15M, with occasional projects up to $11M+ and smaller jobs to keep crews engaged.
• Manage a high volume of bids annually ($300M–$400M worth of proposals, supporting ~$40M in awarded contracts).
• Perform detailed takeoffs, cost analysis, and bid packages for civil site development projects.
• Leverage HCSS HeavyBid (or similar estimating software) to prepare and submit bids.
• Stay engaged with market trends, project leads, and competitive opportunities in the Huntsville area’s booming construction market.
• Collaborate with the General Manager, Operations leadership, and fellow estimators to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and competitiveness.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience as an Estimator in civil site development (10+ years preferred)
• Strong background in sitework and civil projects (residential subdivisions, multifamily, commercial, or government).
• Pre-existing market knowledge and connections in the Huntsville construction industry.
• Proven ability to manage multiple bids and deliver accurate, competitive estimates under deadlines.
• Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid or similar estimating tools.
• Candidates without civil/site development experience will not be considered.