Construction Estimator

RemX | The Workforce Experts; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RemX | The Workforce Experts seeks an experienced Estimator to join a leading civil site contractor in Raleigh, NC. The role focuses on industrial and commercial site development with emphasis on municipal utilities, grading, and infrastructure.

You will prepare detailed cost estimates, review plans, analyze quantities and subcontractor costs, and coordinate with vendors to support bids. Candidates should have a proven track record in civil construction estimating.

Qualifications

• Experienced Estimator with civil construction and site development estimating experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of site work, grading and utilities.
• Experience estimating industrial and commercial construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for industrial and commercial site development projects.
• Review project plans, specifications, and bid documents to develop accurate pricing.
• Analyze quantities, labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs.
• Develop estimates for: Site work, Earthwork and Grading
• Utility installations and infrastructure
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders during the estimating process.
• Evaluate project risks and identify value-engineering opportunities.
• Support bid preparation and proposal development.
• Maintain current knowledge of market pricing, construction methods, and industry trends.

Skills

Site development estimating

Civil construction

Quantities analysis

Bid preparation

Vendor coordination

Municipal utility infrastructure

Tools

HCSS

Bid2Win

AGTEK

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join a leading civil site contractor. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in site development estimating and a comprehensive understanding of civil construction projects. This role will primarily focus on industrial and commercial site development, with a strong emphasis on municipal utility infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for industrial and commercial site development projects.
• Review project plans, specifications, and bid documents to develop accurate pricing.
• Analyze quantities, labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs.
• Develop estimates for: Site work, Earthwork and Grading
• Utility installations and infrastructure
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders during the estimating process.
• Evaluate project risks and identify value-engineering opportunities.
• Support bid preparation and proposal development.
• Maintain current knowledge of market pricing, construction methods, and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Experienced Estimator with a proven track record in civil construction and site development estimating.
• Comprehensive understanding of: Site work, Grading and Utilities
• Strong knowledge of utility construction projects subject to municipal and city inspections.
• Experience estimating industrial and commercial construction projects.

Technical Skills

Experience with the following estimating software is required:

• HCSS
• Bid2Win
• AGTEK

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented estimator who understands the full scope of site development construction and can confidently prepare estimates for complex utility, grading, and site work projects. Experience with municipal utility infrastructure and related inspection requirements is highly valued.