Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil / Site Development
Company Name: Wal-Rose Inc
Location: Sanford, FL
Project Focus: Heavy Civil, Site Development, Earthwork & Excavation, Underground Utilities, Stormwater Infrastructure, Road Construction
Work Setting: In-Office | with Occasional Site Visits
Base Salary: $100,000 – $170,000+ Base (DOE)
Total Compensation Package: $140,000 – $200,000+ Target Total Package (Includes bonus, 100% employer-paid benefits, 401k match, 4 weeks total PTO)
Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus Group
About the Role
Wal-Rose, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to step into a high-visibility preconstruction leadership role in Sanford, Florida. This position requires the owner of the end-to-end estimating lifecycle, from initial quantity takeoffs and risk analysis through complete bid submission and project turnover. You will report directly to the Chief Estimator and drive the financial strategy behind major regional site development and infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and execute complete, competitive cost estimates and bid proposals for multi-million-dollar site development, earthwork, underground utility, and roadway infrastructure projects.
- Perform rigorous material and work-quantity takeoffs for earthwork balancing, site clearing, demolition, utilities, storm drainage, asphalt/concrete paving, and temporary erosion control.
- Manage simultaneous bidding schedules under strict deadlines, attend pre-bid meetings, analyze geotechnical reports, review addenda, and lead comprehensive internal bid reviews.
- Analyze equipment utilization rates, labor productivity, dewatering requirements, site logistics, and mobilization overhead to craft accurate, high-margin project budgets.
- Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate competitive pricing from specialty subcontractors, equipment vendors, and material suppliers to ensure complete scope alignment and value creation.
- Serve as a primary technical voice during preconstruction, consulting with developers, municipalities, general contractors, and civil engineers on scope clarifications and constructability reviews.
- Conduct detailed pre-construction turnover meetings with field operations and project management, transferring estimate assumptions, risk mitigation plans, and procurement strategies to guarantee smooth execution.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of dedicated preconstruction and estimating experience in heavy civil construction, site preparation, earthwork, or underground utility installation.
- Deep command of heavy civil construction methods, production rate analysis, site balancing, equipment costing, and civil plan interpretation.
- Proven track record estimating projects ranging from several hundred thousand dollars to multi-million-dollar heavy civil contracts.
- Strong proficiency with digital takeoff and estimating software including AGTEK, HCSS HeavyBid, Trimble Business Center, PlanSwift, or Bluebeam Revu.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills with the ability to manage strict bidding deadlines seamlessly.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D for review and takeoff.
- Hands-on experience with Procore, Sage Estimating, or Viewpoint.
- Prior estimating background with local municipal agencies, FDOT, Florida counties, private land developers, or major commercial general contractors across Central Florida.
- Advanced background in complex site balancing, deep utility installation, dewatering, or stormwater repair systems.
Compensation & Benefits
- Target total package includes $20,000–$30,000 annual bonus
- 100% employer-paid benefits
- 401(k) match
- 4 weeks total PTO
About Wal-Rose Inc
Wal-Rose, Inc. is a full-service site preparation contractor specializing in construction projects for the residential, commercial, and industrial marketplace. Founded in 1995, the firm has grown from a small family-owned business to a company with over 150 employees. Headquartered in Sanford, Florida, Wal-Rose serves the Central Florida market as a pre-qualified Florida Department of Transportation contractor and certified underground utility contractor.
The firm performs most operations in-house and maintains an extensive fleet of heavy equipment equipped with GPS technology to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Committed to safety, integrity, quality, and performance, Wal-Rose focuses on providing constructive solutions that meet the needs of developers, municipalities, and general contractors.
About Luxus Group
Luxus Group is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of Wal-Rose Inc. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.