Excavation Estimator

Zenere Companies, Inc.
Thornton, IL

Roy Zenere Trucking & Excavating has an immediate opening for an experienced Estimator with our Excavation team. This candidate must be able to handle multiple projects from inception to completion displaying control over costs and profitability. Job reviews will be conducted weekly making sure the bid is compliant with the expected estimate provided.

Experience in building excavation & site work (includes curb and gutter, building excavations, permeable pavers/pavement, basements, mass excavation, etc.).

Daily Duties include:

  • - Assist in reviewing qualified bids.
  • - Download and review plans, specifications and environmental reports.
  • - Prepare estimates and proposals, and negotiate contracts.
  • - Perform quality takeoffs with costing in mind.
  • - Solicit pricing from subcontractors and material suppliers.
  • - Interact with GC’s/Owners during the bidding process.
  • - Manage projects, including scheduling, attending meetings, field coordination, etc.
  • - Prepare and submit change order requests on a timely basis.
  • - Assist accounting department with job cost reporting and monthly payment applications.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Preferred Job Qualifications:

  • - A degree in construction management or engineering
  • - Five years’ experience bidding/managing excavation projects
  • - Experience with AGTek and Microsoft Office
  • - Road and sewer estimating experience would be a plus

About Our Company

Roy Zenere Trucking & Excavating has been serving the construction industry for 50 years, and has gained a reputation as one of the premier excavating contractors in the Chicagoland area. Our experience allows us to successfully complete complicated projects proving our abilities and completing sizable jobs that other contractors would refuse.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

- Competitive Salary and Benefit Package

- Employment Type: Full-Time

- Job Type: Excavating, Road, Water/ Sewer Estimating

- Education: 4 Year Degree (Would Prefer)

- Experience: 3-5 years

- Industry: Excavating

- Required Travel: Local

Posted 2025-11-27

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