Head Estimator, Heavy Civil: Site Development & Utilities

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Profit sharing

Monthly safety bonus

Comprehensive health coverage

Job summary

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. seeks a seasoned Chief Estimator to lead the heavy civil estimating team in Jacksonville, FL.

This in-office role focuses on site development, underground utilities, and roadway construction, guiding bid strategy and pricing for public and private projects. You will supervise the estimating group, mentor staff, review geotechnical and contract documents, and drive process improvements to improve win rates and margins while aligning with executive

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction (site development, underground utilities, roadway)
• Experience leading estimating teams and overseeing bids in public and private markets
• Ability to develop bid strategies, assess risk, and improve competitiveness

Responsibilities

• Lead heavy civil estimating team with accountability for accuracy and continuous improvement
• Drive bid strategy, project selection, and pricing approaches to support growth
• Evaluate opportunities via RFP review, scope analysis, and market research; contribute to go/no-go decisions
• Oversee detailed estimates for site development, utilities, and roadway construction
• Review drawings, specs, and contract docs to confirm scope, quantities, and cost drivers
• Lead final estimate reviews and present pricing strategies for internal approvals
• Ensure bids are complete, consistent, and submitted on time
• Mentor estimators and establish estimating processes and standards
• Coordinate with operations and finance to align estimating assumptions with actual costs

Skills

Plan reading/interpretation

Analytical skills

Cost modeling

Strategic judgment

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Bid2Win

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. seeks a seasoned Chief Estimator to lead the heavy civil estimating team in Jacksonville, FL.

This in-office role focuses on site development, underground utilities, and roadway construction, guiding bid strategy and pricing for public and private projects. You will supervise the estimating group, mentor staff, review geotechnical and contract documents, and drive process improvements to improve win rates and margins while aligning with executive