Estimator - Utilities
About The Position
DIRECT HIRE: Seeking an Estimator with Grading, Utility, and Wastewater experience in Columbia, SC. This position involves reviewing project plans and specifications, determining material, labor, and equipment costs, and developing detailed cost estimates for projects including roads, bridges, utilities, and site development. The Estimator will collaborate with engineers, contractors, and clients to evaluate project scope, identify potential risks, and ensure accurate budgeting and competitive bidding. Salary: $90K - $120K (Based on Experience) Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Industry: Heavy Civil Construction, Grading, Utilities, Demolition Benefits: 90 percent employer-paid health insurance Short-term disability Vision and dental coverage Paid time off $25K life insurance policy $60 monthly cell phone reimbursement Paid mileage for site visits Project Types: Site development Industrial and commercial development Utilities and infrastructure Mining reclamation and overburden removal Demolition and general site work
Requirements
- 4-year Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent
- Experience estimating for a Heavy Civil Contractor
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project or Primavera, Excel, Word, and Adobe
- Experienced in estimating grading, utilities and demolition required
- Typical projects are site development, industrial, commercial development, utilities, mining reclamation, overburden removal, demolition and general site work
- Valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Estimate self-performed work, including labor, equipment, and material costs
- Prepare project estimates ranging from $500,000 to $20,000,000, including change orders
- Solicit, review, and prioritize material and subcontractor quotations for management review
- Assess site exposures and construction risks and incorporate cost analyses into estimates
- Develop accurate estimates from conceptual, schematic, and final contract drawings
- Identify constructability issues and value-engineering alternatives
- Prepare construction handoff packages and assist field teams with takeoff, subcontractor and vendor pricing, and cost strategies
- Travel within South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia may be required for pre-bid meetings, site visits, and field verifications
Benefits
- 90 percent employer-paid health insurance
- Short-term disability
- Vision and dental coverage
- Paid time off
- $25K life insurance policy
- $60 monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Paid mileage for site visits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
