Civil Estimator

Trueline • Southern Pines, NC

4d • $80,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Trueline is seeking a Civil Projects Estimator for a growing heavy civil construction firm in the North Carolina 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed