Bid Packages, Construction, Construction Estimates, Construction Planning, Documentation Plan, Earthmoving/Earthworks, Mentoring, Project Estimates, Project Schedule, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
Today
Senior Heavy Civil Estimator
Cary, NC (Raleigh Area) • Heavy civil projects across Virginia & North Carolina
The Opportunity
Step into a senior seat with a family-owned heavy civil contractor that's growing - and busy. You'llown the estimates on civil projects from $1M to $35M across Virginia and North Carolina: highways, earthwork, bridges, and utilities that actually get built. This is your chance to put your name on the numbers that win the work, mentor the next group of estimators, and grow with a company that backs its people and isn't going anywhere.
Why You'll Want This Role • Real variety and scale - $1M to $35M heavy civil work, never the same job twice • Your estimates win the work - high-visibility impact, not a back-office cog • A clear path up - lead and mentor junior estimators as a senior on the team • A stable, family-owned company that's growing - and treats people like it • Strong benefits and competitive pay (details below)
What You'll Do • Read and interpret bid documents and plans to build accurate, competitive estimates • Perform quantity takeoffs from civil construction plans and documents • Define project scope and identify the disciplines and subcontractor roles needed • Evaluate DBE participation to ensure project goals are met • Spot constructability issues and value-engineering opportunities early • Coordinate pre-bid activities and inquiries with the owner • Develop and review project estimates and schedules ($1M-$35M) • Build and deliver complete project bid packages • Provide direction and mentorship to junior estimators
What You'll Bring • 4-7 years of experience as a civil construction estimator • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field • Working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications • Proficiency with HeavyBid or comparable estimating software
Bonus Points • Hands-on experience with heavy highway, earthwork, bridge, and utility work • Prior work with NCDOT and/or VDOT
What We Offer • Competitive compensation based on your skills and experience • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance • 401(k) with a 4% company match • 120 hours of paid time off in your first year, plus 8 paid holidays and a personal floating holiday • FSA program • A family-owned culture where good work gets noticed - and more
Schedule & Travel • Full-time, Monday-Friday (occasional weekend work during busy bid cycles) • Some local travel; reliable personal transportation needed