Civil Estimator: Bids, Takeoffs & Value Engineering

Branch Builds, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch Civil, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to join our established, growing team in Raleigh, NC. The role requires strong knowledge of heavy civil construction, site development, and the ability to develop accurate estimates with a focus on quality.

The Estimator reports to the Lead Estimator and will travel ~20% to project sites. This position emphasizes collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure compliant, competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of previous estimating experience
• Strong math skills with a thorough understanding of geometry
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Understanding of geotechnical information
• Ability to communicate technical information in writing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Performing quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping and bidding of construction projects.
• Visiting the project site to develop a thorough understanding of the site conditions.
• Develop a clear understanding of the project specifications and bidding requirements
• Compose and manage both verbal and written clarification correspondence with the client
• Developing relationships with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers through direct communication
• Identifying constructability issues through the estimating process.
• Identifying value-engineering alternatives and other opportunities to gain a competitive advantage.
• Assessing site risks and develop plans to mitigate
• Reviewing estimates with project managers, superintendents and other estimators to ensure project costs are accurately captured in the estimate
• Present estimate and participate in bid reviews with the Lead Estimator and/or senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assure compliance with MBE/DBE requirements of contract in bid process. Assure that all appropriate subcontractors have been solicited
• Understand all safety, quality, and environmental standards and procedures and ensure appropriate costs are reflected in the estimate.
• Executing accurate, detailed and complete estimates.
• Develop preliminary project schedule based on the information provided in the plans and specifications
• Tracking and documenting historical data for future use.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Bidding

Pricing

Site visits

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Branch Civil, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to join our established, growing team in Raleigh, NC. The role requires strong knowledge of heavy civil construction, site development, and the ability to develop accurate estimates with a focus on quality.

The Estimator reports to the Lead Estimator and will travel ~20% to project sites. This position emphasizes collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure compliant, competitive bids.