Senior Estimator – Civil & Marine Construction

Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company•Raleigh, NC

1d•$105,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Join Cooper Tacia General Contracting, a trailblazer in commercial, civil and industrial construction, as a Senior Estimator – Civil & Marine Construction and serve as a key leader within our Civil & Marine Construction Division. In this role, you will lead the estimating strategy and execution for complex civil and marine infrastructure projects, ensuring bids are accurate, competitive, and aligned with Cooper Tacia’s operational and financial goals. As a senior-level professional, you will provide strategic oversight of the estimating process, mentor and develop estimating staff, and collaborate closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and clients. Projects may include site development, mass grading, utilities, stormwater systems, flatwork, airports, structural steel, dams, bulkheads, spillways, seawalls, and other civil and marine infrastructure work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Business, or related field, coupled with 6-10+ years of civil or marine preconstruction estimating experience.
Strong problem-solving abilities with a solution-oriented approach and excellent communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and experienced with industry-standard estimating software (e.g., Heavy Bid, Sage, OST, Procore, Blue Beam).
Demonstrated skills in reading and interpreting bid documents and drawings, with a keen attention to detail.
Knowledge of local markets in the southeast including major clients and important subs and vendors.
Proven ability and willingness to lead the charge into new markets by finding bid opportunities and vetting new subs and vendors.

Responsibilities

Lead and take ownership of the full estimating lifecycle for assigned civil engineering and infrastructure projects, from initial review of bid documents through final bid submission.
Perform in-depth analysis of civil/site drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and project requirements to develop accurate quantity take-offs and cost projections.
Develop detailed estimates for civil and marine scopes including earthwork, underground utilities, stormwater systems, concrete, paving, site improvements, airports, structural steel, dams, bulkheads, spillways, seawalls and similar scopes.
Collaborate with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to secure competitive and reliable pricing that reflects current market conditions.
Serve as the primary estimating point of contact for complex or high-profile civil projects, addressing scope clarifications, risk items, and cost-related discussions during preconstruction.
Provide strategic cost analysis, risk assessment, and value engineering recommendations to support project planning and pursuit decisions.
Oversee, mentor, and develop Estimators I and II, providing guidance on estimating methodologies, civil construction techniques, and professional growth.
Ensure all estimates comply with company standards, are thoroughly reviewed, and are completed accurately within established deadlines.
Partner closely with Project Managers and superintendents during project award and startup phases to clearly communicate estimate assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, quantities, and construction methods during the project turnover meeting.
Support continuous improvement of estimating processes, tools, and best practices within the civil engineering group.
Be willing to take on new challenges and develop estimates for unique projects.
Ability to give and receive feedback, especially as related to bid and proposal preparation.