Estimating Engineer Civil Construction

JOB SUMMARY

Maylor Foundation Contractors is seeking a Geotechnical / Civil Construction Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids and cost estimates for specialized geotechnical and civil infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in estimating deep foundations, ground improvement techniques, earth retention systems, and heavy civil construction, and is comfortable collaborating closely with project teams, engineers, subcontractors, and public agencies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Quantity Takeoffs & Cost Estimating

•     Review project plans, geotechnical reports, specifications, FDOT standards, and addendums to perform detailed quantity takeoffs for deep foundations, ground improvement, earth retention, and related civil work.

•     Prepare comprehensive, accurate cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment, mobilization, subcontractors, general conditions, overhead, profit, bonding, and risk/contingency for geotechnical and civil projects.

•     Develop conceptual budgets and preliminary estimates during design-build or preconstruction phases, often with limited details or challenging site conditions.

•     Maintain and update unit cost databases, historical project data, and estimating templates specific to geotechnical/civil work in Florida.

Subcontractor & Vendor Pricing

•     Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate pricing from specialized subcontractors, material suppliers, and vendors — for drilled shafts, micropiles, helical/push piers, compaction grouting, sheet piles, tiebacks, and similar scopes.

•     Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to support competitive, reliable pricing on future bids.

Bid Development & Proposals

•     Assemble professional bid packages and supporting documentation.

•     Track RFIs and addenda issued during the bid period and incorporate changes into estimates before submission.

•     Collaborate with engineers, geotechnical consultants, DOT representatives, project managers, and clients to clarify scope, perform value engineering, and address design changes or site-specific challenges.

Project Handoff & Cost Tracking

•     Support project handoff to field operations, including estimate breakdowns, buyout support, and job cost tracking.

•     Track awarded projects to compare actual vs. estimated costs and continuously improve accuracy for future bids.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience & Education

•     1–3+ years of proven estimating, management, or engineering experience

•      Experience with geotechnical construction, deep foundations, ground improvement, earth retention, or civil infrastructure projects, FDOT/DOT preferred.

•     Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field preferred — equivalent estimating is prefered or field experience considered.

Technical Skills

•     Proficiency in construction estimating software and takeoff tools such as Bluebeam.

•     Ability to read and interpret geotechnical reports, structural drawings, civil plans, and FDOT specifications.

•     Strong understanding of civil construction sequencing, site preparation, soil conditions, and Florida-specific challenges (e.g., high water tables, sinkhole-prone areas).

Geotechnical & FDOT Knowledge

•     Knowledge of geotechnical methods and materials, including drilled shafts, micropiles, helical/push piers, compaction grouting, sheet piles, tiebacks/anchors, and related systems is ideal.

•     Direct experience bidding on FDOT, municipal, or transportation infrastructure projects in Florida.

•     Familiarity with design-build, design-bid-build, and lump-sum contract delivery methods, value engineering, and earth retention/shoring systems.

•     Knowledge of current Florida market pricing for specialized geotechnical materials and labor.

•     Previous experience with public-sector bidding requirements, bonding, and prevailing wage.

Competencies

•     Excellent analytical, mathematical, and detail-oriented — manages multiple bids under tight public agency deadlines without losing accuracy.

•     Strong communicator and negotiator — comfortable working with engineers, owner's representatives, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Maylor Foundation Contractors is a premier geotechnical construction company based in Florida, serving the entire state. We specialize in Florida Department of Transportation projects, large-scale foundations, and custom-engineered geotechnical solutions. With a strong commitment to speed, safety, and quality, our team delivers precise and dependable foundation work through cutting-edge technology and advanced construction techniques.

We value honesty, trustworthiness, teamwork, and excellent communication. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to grow with a dynamic company dedicated to professionalism and high-quality engineered construction services.