Senior Estimator

Overview

Lead heavy civil construction estimating, mentor team, manage bids.

Key Responsibilities

• heavybid
• quantity takeoffs
• cost estimating
• site visits
• bid evaluation
• budget coordination

Tasks

-Attend pre-bid meetings and review specifications and drawings to understand the full scope of work. -Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs, labor, material, and equipment pricing using HCSS HeavyBid software (required). -Maintain detailed documentation to support all estimate figures. -Analyze construction documents, specifications, proposals, and related materials to develop accurate time, cost, and labor estimates. -Ensure all estimates comply with company standards, safety requirements, and South Carolina DOT specifications. -Attend site visits to assess conditions affecting cost and constructability. -Continuously mentor and support the growth and development of junior estimators. -Lead the estimating process for complex conceptual and final bid projects. -Provide technical guidance to team members preparing discipline-specific estimates. -Collaborate with the contracting department to prepare bid inquiries and evaluate subcontractor and supplier submissions. -Coordinate with operations to support project buyout and assist in developing budgets after project award. -Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes for completeness, scope alignment, and competitiveness. -Review and integrate historical data (e.g., purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis) into unit and man-hour estimates. -Monitor awarded contracts and assist in pricing change orders, extra work items, and material procurement as needed.

Requirements

• hcss heavybid
• autocad
• bluebeam
• civil eng
• 4+ years
• leadership

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Estimator to join our team. This role is responsible for the overall project estimating process and will provide leadership, training, and mentoring to the estimating team. The Senior Estimator will work closely with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to evaluate cost factors and develop comprehensive construction estimates. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Estimating, this role is critical to ensuring accurate, competitive, and timely bids. -Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy. -Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills. -Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. -Proficient in industry-standard estimating software and tools. -HCSS HeavyBid experience is required. -Experience with earthwork, utilities, roadway, and bridge projects in Upstate South Carolina region preferred. -Prior exposure to South Carolina DOT or municipal bid processes strongly desired. -Strong analytical and mathematical skills. -Ability to perform and review self-perform work estimates and risk analyses. -Deep understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing for heavy civil projects. -At least 4 years of hands-on estimating experience. -Bluebeam, Agtek, AutoCAD, and digital takeoff experience preferred. -Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. -Minimum of 6 years of heavy-civil construction experience (previous field experience) -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent field experience. -Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.

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Benefits

-Holiday Pay -Paid Time Off -Health benefits and 401(k) Plan -Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

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