Civil Estimator – Roadways & Bridges, Charlotte

HEI Civil Enterprise; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Six Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

401K with discretionary match

$10,000 company-paid life insurance

Voluntary dental, vision, life

Job summary

HEI Civil Enterprise in Charlotte, NC is seeking a highly motivated Estimator with civil construction experience to join our team. This role focuses on preparing bids, evaluating subcontractors, and coordinating with project managers to build accurate, competitive proposals.

Candidates should have 3+ years in civil/highway construction, familiarity with underground utilities and earthwork, and strong skills in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, HCSS HeavyBid, and AGTEK.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Civil and/or Heavy Highway Construction.
• Experience with underground utilities, earthwork, roadway reconstruction, and civil construction.

Responsibilities

• Prepares commercial and municipal estimates per bid procedure.
• Prepares subcontractor evaluations.
• Attends weekly Estimating meeting.
• Reviews all plans and specifications, permit set of drawings, and Owner requirements with the Estimator.
• Prepares bid proposal, including the cost breakdown, clarifications, scope, and exclusions.
• Prepares drawing list.
• Processes and distributes all F.I.s for estimating and job addendums.
• Prepares subcontract and supplier takeoffs.
• Responds to all subcontractor and supplier inquiries in relation to bids.
• Assists with pricing of drawings and revisions.
• Assists in the pricing of owner and subcontract change orders including written narrative and drawing overlay.
• Provides value engineering services.
• Prepares subcontractor comparison sheets for evaluation.
• Prepares estimate turnovers for project managers.
• Assist in generating the scope of work for all trades.
• Assist in post-bid buyouts.
• Prepare call list and follow up for quote coverage.
• Maintain positive client/subcontractor relationships.
• Prepares project budgets.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

HCSS HeavyBid

AGTEK

Job description

HEI Civil Enterprise in Charlotte, NC is seeking a highly motivated Estimator with civil construction experience to join our team. This role focuses on preparing bids, evaluating subcontractors, and coordinating with project managers to build accurate, competitive proposals.

Candidates should have 3+ years in civil/highway construction, familiarity with underground utilities and earthwork, and strong skills in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, HCSS HeavyBid, and AGTEK.