Estimator

What You'll Do: Review construction plans, specifications, and bid documents to understand project scope and requirements. Perform quantity takeoffs and develop accurate project cost estimates. Solicit, evaluate, and analyze subcontractor and supplier pricing. Assist with bid preparation, proposal development, and preconstruction planning. Support project turnover from estimating to operations and field teams. Track project costs, quantities, schedules, and production throughout construction. Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, owners, engineers, and contractors. Identify project risks, opportunities, and value-engineering solutions. Help drive projects to successful completion through proactive communication and problem-solving.

Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in civil construction, estimating, project engineering, or project management. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents. Experience with heavy civil construction, including earthwork, grading, utilities, concrete, or site development projects. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Bluebeam and HeavyBid is preferred. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.

Why Join Us? Employee-owned company with a strong culture and long-term stability. Opportunity to work on diverse heavy civil and site development projects. Exposure to projects from bidding through final completion. Collaborative team environment with experienced industry professionals. Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package. Clear opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. This is a great opportunity for an estimator, project engineer, or construction professional looking to expand their impact within a respected employee-owned contractor and take ownership of projects from preconstruction through execution.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $50.48/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Omaha, NE.Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.