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Civil Estimator
A privately owned civil/site and underground utility contractor in the Indianapolis area is seeking a Senior Civil Estimator to lead bidding efforts and help grow the company’s backlog. This is a hands-on role for someone who can both estimate work and proactively find bid opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Review plans/specs and develop detailed estimates for site development, underground utilities, and public works/commercial projects.
- Prepare complete bid proposals and participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits.
- Source new work through plan rooms, bid boards, and networking.
- Coordinate with subs/suppliers and manage RFIs, clarifications, and change order pricing.
- Support project managers during handoff and track cost impacts as needed.
- Utilize estimating and construction software (Insight/HeavyBid-type tools + Bluebeam).
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of estimating experience in civil/site or underground utilities.
- Ability to find work, not just price it (bid boards, private contacts, municipal leads).
- Strong skills in reading plans/specs, cost control, and subcontractor negotiation.
- Proficient with digital estimating tools; able to work 100% in-office.
- Strong communication, follow-up, and ability to work independently.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary, typically $80k–$110k+ depending on experience.
- Performance and annual bonus potential.
- Health, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) with match, flexible day-shift schedule.
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 167843
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Michael Ortoll