Heavy Civil Estimator

Design Hire • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

We are looking for a Heavy Civil Estimator to support estimating, bidding, cost analysis, and business development efforts for heavy civil construction projects.

Requirements

• Heavy civil estimating experience with sitework, utilities, earthwork, roadway, drainage, concrete, paving, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong ability to complete takeoffs, review construction documents, and develop accurate cost estimates.
• Experience with cost analysis, bid preparation, subcontractor pricing, and vendor coordination.
• Working knowledge of HCSS HeavyBid.
• Familiarity with SmartBid or similar bid management software.
• Ability to understand project scope, construction sequencing, production rates, and field execution.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects.
• Review plans, specifications, drawings, addenda, and bid requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, utilities, concrete, paving, sitework, grading, drainage, and related scopes.
• Analyze labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect project costs.
• Use HeavyBid to build estimates, organize bid items, and support final pricing.
• Manage bid invitations, subcontractor pricing, vendor communication, and proposal tracking.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Identify project risks, scope gaps, value engineering opportunities, and bid strategy considerations.
• Support bid reviews, estimate handoffs, project kickoff meetings, and post-bid analysis.
• Assist business development efforts through client communication, market awareness, and pursuit planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level