Estimator

Prospectblue; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ProspectBlue is partnering with a well-established heavy civil contractor to find an Estimator for their Charleston, SC team. This is a chance to join a collaborative estimating group that values its people and plays a direct role in winning work and shaping the company's market growth.

Ideal background includes heavy civil estimating experience, strong takeoff and pricing skills, familiarity with estimating software, and comfort working with owners and engineers.

Qualifications

• Heavy civil estimating experience.
• Strong takeoff and pricing skills.
• Familiarity with estimating software.
• Comfort working with owners and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete estimates for heavy civil projects from plan and spec review through bid submission.
• Quantify and price labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors using past data.
• Review drawings, specs, geotechnical reports; conduct site walks and attend pre-bid meetings.
• Write detailed scopes of work with inclusions, exclusions and terms.
• Collaborate with Owners, GCs and Engineers on pricing, proposals and VE.
• Build relationships and pursue future opportunities through industry events and networking.
• Lead hand-off meetings with Project Managers and field staff; support change order pricing.

Skills

Heavy civil estimating

Takeoff

Pricing

Stakeholder management

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

ProspectBlue is partnering with a well-established heavy civil contractor to find an Estimator for their Charleston, SC team

This is a chance to join a collaborative estimating group that values its people and play a direct role in winning work and shaping the company's market growth.

What you'll do:

• Prepare complete estimates for heavy civil projects of varying size and complexity, from plan and spec review through takeoff, pricing, and bid submission
• Quantify and price labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors, drawing on past project data for production, crew sizes, and job costs
• Review drawings, specs, and geotechnical reports, conduct site walks, and attend pre-bid meetings
• Write detailed scopes of work, including inclusions, exclusions, and terms
• Work directly with Owners, GCs, and Engineers on pricing, proposals, and value engineering
• Build relationships and uncover future opportunities through industry events and networking (about 10% of the role)
• Lead hand-off meetings with Project Managers and field staff, and support change order pricing

What makes this role appealing:

• You report directly to estimating leadership and help shape the annual business plan
• The role has a strong mix of technical estimating work and relationship building
• You'll have exposure to active job sites to stay connected with field operations

Ideal background: Heavy civil estimating experience, strong takeoff and pricing skills, familiarity with estimating software, and comfort working with owners and engineers.