Project Estimator (Heavy Civil)
About The Position
Ruby-Collins, Inc. is seeking a Project Estimator for their Heavy Civil Division. This role is responsible for the full pre-construction lifecycle for complex, multi-million-dollar hard bids. The position involves owning the entire project trajectory from initial takeoffs and cost breakdowns to delivering strategic bid presentations. The Heavy Civil Division provides turn-key management for all construction phases, serving internal operating divisions and external clients. The focus areas for projects include deep foundations, deep excavation, complex underground utilities, shoring, multi-level underground and elevated structures.
Requirements
- Proven mastery of the full pre-construction lifecycle from inception to final submission.
- Expert-level command of structural and civil drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Advanced proficiency in AGTEK for earthwork analysis and production estimates.
- High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex cost-modeling.
- High-level proficiency in Bluebeam for digital take-offs and document management.
- Demonstrated success in evaluating and negotiating competitive proposals from subcontractors and vendors.
- Deep understanding of market volatility and regional pricing trends across the Southeast.
- Direct experience estimating heavy civil scopes, specifically: deep excavation, underground infrastructure, shoring, heavy utility, and Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP).
- Must be able to work full-time in-office at our Smyrna, GA headquarters.
- Authorized to work in the US.
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a Project Manager (or a deep technical understanding of PM challenges) is highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Own the full pre-construction lifecycle for complex, multi-million-dollar hard bids.
- Responsible for the entire project trajectory: from initial takeoffs and top-to-bottom cost breakdowns to the final delivery of strategic bid presentations for Executive Leadership.
- Evaluate and negotiate competitive proposals from subcontractors and vendors.
- Analyze earthwork and production estimates using AGTEK.
- Perform digital take-offs and manage documents using Bluebeam.
- Develop complex cost models using Microsoft Excel.
- Understand market volatility and regional pricing trends across the Southeast.
Benefits
- 100% Company-Paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums for employee and family)
- Flexible PTO
- Paid holidays
- Extended Christmas break
- 401(k) with a 5% company match
- Yearly raises and bonuses
- 100% company-paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
- $0-cost telemedicine
- Personal nurse support for medical navigation
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
