Civil Estimator

Fountain Electric & Services LLC; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Advancement potential

Team-oriented environment

Diverse projects

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Fountain Development LLC in Western North Carolina is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to pursue and estimate site-development projects. This role focuses on grading, earthwork, storm drainage, utilities, paving, and other sitework.

The ideal candidate will interpret plans and bid documents, understand how labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs come together to produce competitive, accurate estimates, and maintain strong relationships with contractors and suppliers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil/sitework estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of grading, earthwork, utilities, drainage, sewer and water.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, specs, and bid documents.
• Experience with estimating software and digital takeoff tools.

Responsibilities

• Review civil plans, specs, and bid documents to determine project scope and estimating requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for earthwork, utilities, drainage, paving, and sitework.
• Develop material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare competitive bids and proposals.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, and opportunities during estimating.
• Work closely with project managers to develop realistic production estimates.
• Maintain relationships with general contractors, developers, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Track upcoming projects and pursue new work opportunities.
• Maintain organized estimating documentation.

Skills

Civil/sitework estimating

Plan reading

Estimating software

Takeoffs

Communication

Tools

Takeoff software

Digital takeoff

Job description

About Fountain Development LLC

Fountain Development LLC is focused on delivering quality site-development and construction projects while building a team of dependable, skilled professionals. We value safety, accountability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic, and we provide opportunities for employees to grow their skills and advance their careers.

Your Role

We are seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to pursue and estimate site-development projects throughout Western North Carolina. This position will focus on estimating grading, earthwork, storm drainage, sewer, water, utilities, paving, and other sitework.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of civil construction, can accurately interpret plans and bid documents, and understands how labor, materials, equipment, production, and subcontractor costs come together to develop competitive and realistic project estimates.

What You'll Do

• Review civil plans, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and estimating requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for earthwork, utilities, storm drainage, paving, and other sitework.
• Develop accurate material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare competitive bids and proposals.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, and opportunities during the estimating process.
• Work closely with project managers and operations to develop realistic production estimates.
• Maintain relationships with general contractors, developers, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Track upcoming projects and actively pursue new work opportunities.
• Maintain organized and accurate estimating documentation.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of civil/sitework estimating experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of grading, earthwork, utilities, storm drainage, sewer, and water installation.
• Ability to read and understand civil construction plans, specifications, and bid documents.
• Experience with estimating software and digital takeoff tools preferred.

  Why Join Fountain Development?

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
  • A team-oriented work environment
  • Opportunities to work on a variety of site-development projects throughout Western North Carolina
  • Long-term career opportunities with a growing company

  Our Four Keys to Success

  • Show up every day on time
  • Appreciate instruction from leaders
  • Let your work ethic speak for you
  • Retain knowledge

  We are looking for professionals who want to build a long-term career with a company that values safety, quality, accountability, and high performance.