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Estimator - Civil

Kahului, Hawaii

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

The Opportunity

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.

What You Will Do

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.

Experience

  • 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 Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent relevant field, estimating, or construction experience may be considered.

Technical Skills

  • Experience with HeavyBid and HeavyJob is required.
  • Strong ability to analyze bid documents, plans, specifications, soil reports, construction codes, and regulatory requirements.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
  • Strong ability to prepare detailed estimates, schedules, takeoffs, bid summaries, and proposal materials.

Mindset & Leadership

  • Exceptional attention to detail — you catch the small things before they become expensive things.
  • Strong communication skills with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, field teams, project managers, and executives.
  • Problem-solving ability under pressure and against deadlines.
  • Collaborative style with the confidence to ask hard questions, challenge assumptions, and protect the company’s interests.
  • A competitive drive to help Alpha win — without cutting corners, playing games, or sacrificing integrity.
  • Most importantly, you embody:

Lead with Heart – You build trust through honesty, respect, and follow-through.
Strength in Unity – You know bids are won by aligned teams, not lone wolves.
Alpha Mentality – You pursue excellence, own the details, and compete to win.

Why Alpha?

At Alpha Inc., we are not just chasing projects — we are building Hawaiʻi’s future.

You will join a team that takes on meaningful infrastructure, energy, drilling, concrete, and civil work across the islands. You will be part of a company that invests in people, technology, training, safety, and long-term relationships. And you will have the opportunity to directly influence the work Alpha wins, the partnerships we build, and the communities we impact.

This is a role for someone who wants more than a desk, a takeoff set, and a deadline.

This is for an estimator who wants to be part of the engine.

Benefits & Perks

Alpha Inc. offers a competitive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
• 100% company-paid Medical/Dental/Vision (family coverage)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (vacation, personal, and sick time) that increases with tenure
• Paid holidays
• Weekly pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligible after 1 month of service (age 18+), with a Safe Harbor match (100% on the first 3%, 50% on the next 2%) with immediate vesting.
• Life & AD&D insurance (company-paid, with family coverage)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (24/7 confidential support)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $500/year)
• Company-provided equipment (role dependent)
• Additional perks (Aflac supplemental coverage + employee discounts)
• Employee Ambassador Program: A dedicated, real-human support resource to help you navigate life’s challenges—personal or professional—by connecting you to guidance, resources, and solutions when you need them most.

Benefits eligibility may vary based on role and employment status.

Requirements (Conditions of Employment)

Employment at Alpha Inc. is contingent upon:
• Completion of standard pre-employment screening.
• Successful completion of a background check conducted after a conditional offer; any prior issues will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis consistent with Hawaiʻi and federal law.
• Passing a drug test (for both full-time and part-time hires) conducted in line with Hawaiʻi statutory requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor employment visas. Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us at careers@alphahawaii.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alpha Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal or Hawaiʻi law, and we provide equal opportunity in all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and training.

Bring the bid discipline, the builder’s instinct, and the Alpha Mentality — and help us win the work that builds Hawaiʻi.

 

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