Estimator - Civil

About the role

Alpha Inc. is looking for an Estimator who knows that winning work is not about throwing numbers at a spreadsheet and hoping the math survives. This role is for the sharp-eyed, detail-obsessed, relationship-driven builder who can read the plans, see the risk, price the work, chase the right opportunities, and help Alpha win the projects that shape Hawaiʻi's future. You will be the person who turns plans, specs, soil reports, subcontractor quotes, production assumptions, and market intelligence into clean, competitive, confidence-building bids. This is not a back-office "plug and chug" estimating seat. This is a front-line growth role for someone who can think like a builder, communicate like a partner, and compete like an Alpha. If you are the kind of estimator who catches what others miss, builds trust before the bid drops, and understands that precision is a competitive weapon - this might be your next move. About Alpha Inc. Founded and grown in Hawaiʻi, Alpha Inc. is a locally owned leader in heavy civil construction, renewable energy, concrete services, drilling, and infrastructure solutions. We build projects that serve island communities for generations - with precision, purpose, and pride. We live by three core values that shape how we lead, bid, build, and deliver: Lead with Heart - Humility, integrity, empathy, and respect in every interaction. Strength in Unity - One crew, many talents; we win together. Alpha Mentality - Grit, accountability, and a relentless drive to excel. As an Estimator, you will bring those values into every pursuit, every scope review, every subcontractor conversation, and every bid that carries the Alpha name.

Responsibilities

• As Estimator, you will help fuel Alpha's growth by identifying the right opportunities, building complete and competitive estimates, and helping position the company to win profitable work across private and public-sector improvement projects.
• Own the Bid Process with Precision
• Review and analyze plans, specifications, soil reports, bid documents, addenda, and project requirements to determine scope, cost, risk, production constraints, and key assumptions.
• Develop detailed estimates, bid packages, project schedules, and executive-level summaries that give leadership the clarity needed to make smart go/no-go and pricing decisions.
• Coordinate and oversee quantity takeoffs with a sharp focus on access requirements, project phasing, site logistics, production limitations, and scope gaps.
• Hunt the Right Opportunities
• Monitor government publications, industry sources, client pipelines, and market activity to identify upcoming projects and long-term opportunities.
• Stay ahead of potential work before it hits the street, helping Alpha compete earlier, smarter, and stronger.
• Seek out new business opportunities and help expand Alpha's client base through consistent market awareness and relationship-building.
• Build Relationships That Win Work
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, service providers, and internal project teams.
• Identify, contact, and obtain quotes from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors for required scopes of work.
• Drive comprehensive bid coverage and minimize exposure by securing at least two quotes for each applicable scope whenever possible.
• Protect the Margin Before the Job Starts
• Evaluate document changes, scope shifts, site conditions, production risks, schedule impacts, and subcontractor coverage issues that could affect project cost or execution.
• Pressure-test assumptions before the bid goes out the door.
• Help ensure Alpha does not just win work - we win the right work, at the right number, with the right plan.
• Collaborate Across the Business
• Work closely with operations, project managers, leadership, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure estimates reflect real-world execution.
• Bring clarity to complexity and help the team align around scope, schedule, production, pricing, and risk.
• Operate with the discipline of an estimator and the mindset of a builder.
• What You Bring
• You are analytical, competitive, relationship-savvy, and allergic to sloppy work.
• You know that details matter. You know that scope gaps are expensive. You know that a great estimate is not just accurate - it is strategic.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of hands-on Heavy Civil Construction estimating experience.
• Experience estimating civil, heavy civil, infrastructure, sitework, utility, improvement, or related construction projects preferred.
• Experience working with both private and public-sector bids strongly preferred.
• Experience with subcontractor and supplier outreach, quote comparison, bid leveling, and scope coverage.
• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil E

Additional Information

Estimator Location: Kahului, Hawaiʻi Reports to: Chief Estimator Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt Department: Civil Annual Compensation: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 commensurate with experience

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