Civil Estimator

Find Great People | FGP; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage 80%+

Company-paid life insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401(k) match: 100% of the first 3% and

Profit sharing

Growth opportunities with leadership

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Find Great People | FGP is helping a growing private construction firm in Upstate South Carolina find a Civil Estimator with 3+ years of experience to estimate earthwork, utilities, drainage, and site development.

The role involves reviewing plans, takeoffs, subcontractor pricing, and bid proposals, with close collaboration with Project Managers and Operations to develop estimating strategies and ensure profitable bids.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in civil construction or site development.
• Ability to read plans and contracts and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for civil construction and site development.
• Review plans, specs, bid documents, and geotechnical reports.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, utilities, drainage, paving, and more.
• Develop estimates for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor pricing and prepare bid proposals.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as needed.
• Work with Project Managers and Operations on estimating strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel

Tools

AGTEK

PlanSwift

Bid2Win

GPS machine control

Job description

A growing and well-established privately owned construction company is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to join its team in the Upstate South Carolina market. This is an opportunity to play a key role in estimating and securing profitable civil construction projects while working closely with company leadership and operations.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of civil construction estimating experience and a strong understanding of earthwork, grading, underground utilities, water/sewer, storm drainage, roadway construction, and site development.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare detailed and competitive estimates for civil construction and site development projects.
• Review plans, specifications, bid documents, geotechnical reports, and project requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, utilities, drainage, paving, concrete, and erosion control.
• Develop estimates for labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, trucking, and other project costs.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Analyze project risks, site conditions, constructability, and potential value-engineering opportunities.
• Prepare bid proposals, clarifications, qualifications, exclusions, and estimate summaries.
• Develop production rates and equipment utilization assumptions.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as needed.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Operations to develop estimating strategies.
• Assist with project turnover, contract negotiations, change order pricing, and budget development.
• Maintain current pricing, production rates, historical cost data, and estimating records.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of estimating experience in civil construction, site development, heavy civil, or utility construction.
• Strong understanding of earthwork, grading, underground utilities, water/sewer, storm drainage, and roadway construction.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and developing detailed construction estimates.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Experience

Experience with estimating platforms such as:

• AGTEK
• PlanSwift
• Bid2Win

Experience with GPS machine control, earthwork modeling, subcontractor procurement, project scheduling, and municipal/public infrastructure projects is also a plus.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Employer-paid medical coverage of 80%+
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) match: 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%
• Profit sharing
• Opportunity to grow with an established and expanding organization
• Collaborative environment with direct exposure to company leadership and operations