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Experienced Civil Estimator – Heavy Highway & Sitework

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing competitive bids for private and public civil construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of civil construction, pricing, production, subcontractor and supplier costs, and the overall estimating process.

Our estimating team has personnel dedicated to performing quantity takeoffs. Therefore, hands-on quantity takeoff experience is a plus, but is not a primary requirement for this position. However, the successful candidate should understand how quantity takeoffs are developed and be able to review, question, and effectively use takeoff information when developing an estimate.

The ability to manage time effectively and consistently meet firm bid deadlines is critical to this position. The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple estimates simultaneously, prioritize workload, work efficiently under pressure, and ensure complete and accurate bids are submitted on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Review civil construction plans, specifications, addenda, and other bid documents to understand the complete project scope.

• Develop accurate and competitive project estimates and bid proposals.

• Analyze project requirements for grading, drainage, underground utilities, structures, traffic control/phasing, paving, and concrete work.

• Review and utilize quantity takeoffs prepared by the estimating team.

• Understand the fundamentals of civil quantity takeoffs and be able to identify potential quantity issues, omissions, or inconsistencies.

• Develop pricing for labor, materials, equipment, trucking, subcontractors, and other project costs.

• Solicit, obtain, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes.

• Review project documents, including plans, specifications, addenda, geotechnical reports, and other contract documents.

• Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, potential risks, and items that may affect project cost.

• Utilize estimating and bidding software to compile, organize, and complete estimates.

• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and field personnel for production and pricing input.

• Monitor upcoming public and private bid opportunities.

• Support the bid process from initial plan review through final bid submission.

• Manage multiple estimates and competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Take ownership of assigned bids and ensure estimates are completed and submitted by established deadlines.

• Work efficiently under pressure, particularly as bid deadlines approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial civil/sitework or heavy highway construction estimating; 7–10+ years preferred.

• Strong understanding of civil construction means, methods, production, materials, equipment, and labor.

• Ability to develop complete and competitive estimates with limited supervision.

• Understanding of civil quantity takeoffs and the ability to review and utilize takeoff information effectively.

• Actual hands-on quantity takeoff experience is a plus, but is not required.

• Strong plan-reading and construction document review skills.

• Knowledge and ability to identify and monitor available public and private bid opportunities.

• Experience with estimating and bidding software.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with related estimating technologies.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet strict bid deadlines.

• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and complete accurate work under time pressure.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors, omissions, and potential cost issues.

• Ability to communicate effectively with subcontractors, suppliers, project managers, and field personnel.

• Civil construction field experience is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

• Equivalent civil construction and estimating experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Experience

• Heavy highway construction estimating

• Site development and commercial civil construction

• NCDOT or other public roadway projects

• Grading and mass excavation

• Storm drainage and underground utilities

• Asphalt paving

• Concrete construction

• Structures

• Traffic control and phasing

• Quantity takeoff experience

• Experience with HeavyBid, HCSS, Agtek, Bluebeam, or similar estimating/takeoff software

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Opportunities for advancement and professional development

• Hands-on training and mentorship

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and paid time off

• Stable, long-term career opportunity with a reputable highway contractor

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is experienced, dependable, organized, competitive, and deadline-driven—someone who understands that estimating is not simply about completing a takeoff, but about developing an accurate, competitive, and profitable bid.

The ideal candidate takes ownership of their work, communicates well, understands the urgency of bid deadlines, and can consistently deliver complete and accurate estimates on time—even when managing multiple bids simultaneously.

If you are an experienced civil estimator who can hit the ground running, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet demanding bid deadlines, we encourage you to apply.

Submit your resume and project experience for consideration.

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