Alpha Inc. Hawaii · 1 month ago
Civil Construction Estimator
Kahului, Hawaii
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expAlpha Inc. is a locally owned company dedicated to building Hawaii's future through excellence in heavy civil construction. They are seeking a Civil Construction Estimator to identify and bid on profitable projects, develop client relationships, and ensure successful proposal execution.
Construction
No H1B
Responsibilities
Seek out new business opportunities and monitor government and industry sources for upcoming projects
Stay ahead of long-term prospects, helping Alpha proactively position for high-value work
Take the lead in developing and nurturing strong client relationships to secure future work
Thoroughly review and interpret bid documents including plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and project addenda
Conduct site visits and pre-bid assessments to evaluate access, staging, phasing, and other production constraints
Perform or oversee quantity takeoffs and estimate development, ensuring alignment with project realities
Identify, contact, and obtain multiple competitive quotes for each scope from subcontractors, vendors, and service providers
Ensure thorough scope coverage, minimize gaps, and evaluate pricing risk
Maintain strong relationships with key subcontractors and vendors to support competitive, high-quality proposals
Determine scope, cost, production rates, and potential risk factors
Build detailed cost estimates, project schedules, and bid narratives
Develop executive-level summaries and internal review documents for bid day
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Field Leadership, and the Executive Team
Lead thorough handoff meetings for awarded projects to ensure clarity and execution alignment
Maintain historical data for future bid improvement and benchmarking
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of experience in civil construction estimating or equivalent field roles
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field—or equivalent practical experience
Strong knowledge of construction drawings, methods, scopes, and sequencing
Proficiency in estimating and takeoff software (e.g., Bluebeam, HCSS, or equivalent) and Excel
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and a business development mindset
Preferred
Maui-based preferred
Company
Alpha Inc. Hawaii
Alpha Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jason Stenger
CEO/ President
Jeff Baldwin
Chief Financial Officer
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