Estimator I (Earthwork)

Location: Rochester, MN, United States; primarily office-based with required occasional travel and overnight stays to jobsites and client meetings.

Salary: $65,000–$81,000 base compensation annually.

Company

hirify.global is a specialty contracting company focused on foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured-in-place pipelining, and waste disposal.

What you will do

• Gather and calculate project quantities, including square yards, linear feet, cubic yards, and individual units.
• Compile material, labor, equipment, and production data for bid proposal estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes, including DBE/MBE considerations.
• Build bids in HeavyBid by adding activities, crews, equipment, and production rates.
• Prepare and submit bid proposals to owners and general contractors within required deadlines.
• Track bid results and communicate with general contractors or bid runners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, or 0–2 years of bidding and estimating experience, or 5 years of related field experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with construction bidding and project management software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving, data collection, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work with management, employees, vendors, business associates, clients, public groups, and regulatory agencies.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of AGTEK and HCSS software.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-focused work practices and training.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement plans with matching contributions and profit sharing.
• Generous paid time off and an employee assistance program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Work across office and jobsite environments with safety equipment provided where required.