CLIENT SUMMARY

Founded in 1973 and now fully owned by CEO Cleason Martin and his brother, Musser’s Excavating is a turnkey civil contractor serving commercial, agricultural, industrial, and residential customers across Lancaster, Lebanon, and Berks Counties. With deep roots in the community, Musser’s is known for integrity, stewardship, and a uniquely family-oriented, faith-driven culture.

Musser’s has grown steadily to around $6 Million in annual revenue with a team of 22 employees. The organization has recently shifted toward higher-margin, higher-efficiency operations, building strong forecasting and financial disciplines that set the foundation for scalable expansion. Their strategic plan targets robust annual growth, with potential to exceed that pace as long as margins remain strong.

If you desire a workplace where integrity, humility, craftsmanship, and people-first values drive the business—and where your expertise will have real impact—Musser’s could be your place to grow.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Musser’s Excavating is actively seeking an experienced and highly skilled Civil Estimator to join their team and help carry the company into its next phase of growth. This Estimator will own the full estimating lifecycle—reviewing plans, creating scopes of work, obtaining vendor pricing, preparing bids, supporting design-build teams, and partnering closely with project managers throughout the project lifecycle. The Estimator will play a crucial role in ensuring tight margins, accurate forecasting, and profitable projects, directly impacting Musser’s ability to scale sustainably. This role requires an analytical, detail-oriented Estimator with strong Earthwork/Civil experience who thrives in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is humble, steady, logical, and eager to be part of a close-knit, faith-forward team. This person must learn quickly, communicate clearly, and handle multiple bids at once with accuracy and professionalism.

POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with operations to evaluate and analyze project needs to determine effective and efficient solutions that keep projects on budget and on schedule
• Prepare accurate, detailed estimates for earthwork and civil construction projects
• Identify resources needed and obtain project material submittals from vendors to prepare submittal packages.
• Source and negotiate vendor/supplier pricing; build relationships with trusted partners
• Review and approve all invoices associated with your projects.
• Support PMs with change orders, pricing adjustments, and clarifying scope throughout the project lifecycle
• Join impromptu problem-solving huddles regarding project challenges
• Maintain multiple bid schedules simultaneously and ensure timely submission
• Communicate effectively and professionally both internally and externally

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• 3–5+ years of estimating experience in earthwork/civil construction
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports
• Experience/familiarity with HCSS HeavyBid software
• Strong logic, organization, and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Strong  integrity, humility, and cultural alignment
• Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously
• Active Listening skills
• High level of focus and depth of understanding the industry