Civil Estimator

Fountain Electric & Services LLC; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Opportunities for advancement

Team-oriented work environment

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate understands plans, bid documents, and how labor, materials, and equipment come together to produce competitive estimates. You will review plans, perform takeoffs, develop costs, solicit subcontractor pricing, and prepare bids while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil/sitework estimating experience
• Strong knowledge of grading, earthwork, utilities, storm drainage, sewer, water
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction plans and bid documents
• Experience with estimating software and digital takeoff tools preferred
• Understanding of construction costs, labor, materials, equipment, and production
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines with accuracy

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sitework estimating

Cost analysis

Plan reading

Bid preparation

Communication

Tools

Estimating software

Digital takeoff tools

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.

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.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, labor, materials, equipment, and production.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

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

At Fountain Development, we believe success starts with four simple commitments:

• 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.

If you're an experienced civil estimator ready to contribute to a growing team and help pursue and deliver quality site-development projects, apply today.