Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil / Site Development

Luxus • Sanford, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Wal-Rose, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to join our growing construction team. As a family-owned contractor with decades of experience serving Central Florida, Wal-Rose has built its reputation on delivering high-quality site development and infrastructure projects for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The Estimator will play a vital role in securing new work by preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for site preparation, earthwork, underground utility, roadway, and stormwater infrastructure projects. This individual will work closely with company leadership, project managers, field operations, subcontractors, and suppliers to develop winning proposals while ensuring profitability and effective risk management. This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator who enjoys owning the entire preconstruction process—from reviewing plans and performing quantity takeoffs through bid submission and project turnover—and who wants to grow with a respected local contractor known for its commitment to quality, integrity, and long-term client relationships.

Requirements

• 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction, site development, or utility construction.
• Strong knowledge of site preparation and heavy civil construction methods.
• Experience estimating projects ranging from several hundred thousand dollars to multi-million-dollar contracts.
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans, utility drawings, grading plans, and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of production rates, construction sequencing, and equipment utilization.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience estimating one or more of the following: Site development, Earthwork, Excavation, Underground utilities, Stormwater infrastructure, Road construction, Municipal infrastructure, Residential land development, Commercial site development, Industrial site construction.
• Preferred experience with: HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, AutoCAD Civil 3D (review purposes), Procore, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Microsoft Project, Sage Estimating, Viewpoint, Trimble Business Center (preferred).
• Experience working with FDOT, municipal agencies, counties, private developers, or commercial general contractors is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for heavy civil and site development projects.
• Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bid documents to determine project scope and construction requirements.
• Perform comprehensive quantity takeoffs for earthwork, excavation, utilities, roadway construction, stormwater systems, and related infrastructure.
• Develop conceptual, budgetary, negotiated, and competitive bid estimates.
• Analyze project risks, constructability, sequencing, and logistical challenges.
• Prepare complete bid proposals, scope clarifications, exclusions, and qualifications.
• Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting strict bid deadlines.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and project walkthroughs.
• Review RFIs, addenda, and revised construction documents.
• Coordinate subcontractor and pricing.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals for completeness and accuracy.
• Participate in bid review meetings with company leadership.
• Support contract negotiations after project award.
• Prepare accurate estimates for: Earthwork and mass grading, Excavation, Site balancing, Land clearing, Demolition, Underground water systems, Sanitary sewer systems, Storm drainage systems, Stormwater repair, Roadway construction, Asphalt paving, Concrete paving, Erosion control, Utility crossings, Dewatering, Temporary traffic control, Mobilization, Equipment utilization, Labor productivity, Materials procurement, General conditions, Contingencies.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and equipment vendors.
• Solicit competitive pricing for materials and specialty services.
• Verify scope alignment between subcontractor proposals and project requirements.
• Evaluate market pricing trends and procurement strategies.
• Communicate with owners, developers, engineers, architects, municipalities, and general contractors regarding bid clarifications.
• Collaborate closely with project managers and field operations throughout the estimating process.
• Present estimate reviews and recommendations to company leadership.
• Assist business development efforts by supporting client meetings and proposal presentations.
• Conduct detailed turnover meetings with project management teams.
• Transfer estimate assumptions, budgets, production rates, and procurement strategies.
• Review project risks, scope inclusions, and exclusions.
• Assist with subcontractor buyout and procurement planning.
• Support successful project startup and execution.

Benefits

• 100% of employee paid (Vision, Dental, Health and Life)
• 401K Match: 2% match
• PTO: 4 weeks total - 2 weeks, and 1 week flex time, and 1 week between Christmas to new year
• Performance Bonus
• Total package value: $140 - $200K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed