Civil Construction Estimator
About The Position
A growing heavy civil construction firm in the Sandhills Region of Moore County, NC, is seeking a Civil Projects Estimator to support its expanding public works division. This is a high-impact role focused on sitework and civil infrastructure projects, offering the opportunity to help scale a 30M and growing civil operation within a stable, family-owned organization. What You'll Do as the Civil Projects Estimator: Prepare detailed cost estimates for public works and civil sitework projects ranging from 1M to 30M Perform quantity takeoffs and analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing Develop scopes of work and identify constructability and value engineering opportunities Support bid day activities and provide final pricing recommendations Participate in pre-bid meetings and coordinate inquiries with clients Assist with estimate handoffs to project management teams Maintain cost databases and track historical job cost data Collaborate closely with business development, project management, and executive leadership Visit active jobsites to stay connected to field operations and improve future estimates
Requirements
- 4+ years of civil or sitework estimating experience
- Strong knowledge of earthwork, wet utilities, excavation, grading, and related civil scopes
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Experience using estimating software such as HeavyBid or equivalent
- Proficiency with AGTEK, Bluebeam, Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Ability to analyze subcontractor pricing and self-perform productivity
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Experience tracking job costs and maintaining cost databases
Nice To Haves
- Engineering degree or construction-related degree
- Experience with public works contracts and DBE participation requirements
- Familiarity with groundwater control, deep foundations, or excavation support systems
- Experience supporting change orders and value engineering efforts
- Interest in growing with a scaling civil division
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for public works and civil sitework projects ranging from 1M to 30M
- Perform quantity takeoffs and analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing
- Develop scopes of work and identify constructability and value engineering opportunities
- Support bid day activities and provide final pricing recommendations
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and coordinate inquiries with clients
- Assist with estimate handoffs to project management teams
- Maintain cost databases and track historical job cost data
- Collaborate closely with business development, project management, and executive leadership
- Visit active jobsites to stay connected to field operations and improve future estimates
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 75% employer-paid premiums for employees
- $80K–$115K Base Salary + 10%-12% EOY Bonus
- 401k with 3% match
- 3 Weeks PTO + Paid Holidays
- Cell Phone Allowance
- Career-based training and long-term growth opportunity
- Open-door leadership and collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to help shape the future of a rapidly growing civil division
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
