Heavy Civil Estimator

Doggett Concrete, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Doggett Concrete, Inc. seeks a skilled Concrete Estimator with strong heavy civil and water/wastewater project experience. You will prepare accurate cost estimates for concrete scope across foundations, structural concrete, flatwork, formwork, tanks, containment, and specialty applications.

The role requires reviewing specs and plans, performing takeoffs, and coordinating bids with general contractors and owners. Excellent communication and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of concrete estimating experience in heavy civil or industrial construction.
• Proven experience with water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and large civil structures.
• Strong knowledge of concrete construction techniques and sequencing.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings, specs, and contract documents.
• Familiarity with local codes, labor rates, and union/non-union labor considerations.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and analytical problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and addenda.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs for concrete, rebar, formwork, embeds, and accessories.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for all phases of concrete work.
• Manage bids from start to finish, including attending pre-bid meetings and site visits.
• Coordinate with general contractors, engineers, and owners to clarify scope and answer RFIs.
• Assemble complete bid proposals with supporting documentation and assumptions.
• Analyze scope of work and identify risks, exclusions, and opportunities.
• Provide value engineering options and cost-saving recommendations.
• Work closely with project managers, field supervisors, and superintendents to ensure constructability and production alignment.
• Participate in handoff meetings and provide technical input to project teams post-award.

Skills

Concrete estimating

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Bid coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent work experience

Tools

HeavyBid

HCSS

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Concrete Estimator with strong experience in heavy civil infrastructure and water/wastewater treatment plant (WTP/WWTP) projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for concrete scope in large-scale public and private projects, including foundations, structural concrete, flatwork, formwork systems, tanks, containment, and specialty applications.

Key Responsibilities

Estimate Preparation

• Ensure project specifications are thoroughly reviewed, confirmed, and implemented to minimize rework, control costs, maintain quality standards, and align stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review project plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and addenda.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs for concrete, rebar, formwork, embeds, and accessories.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for all phases of concrete work.

Bid Management

• Manage bids from start to finish, including attending pre-bid meetings and site visits.
• Coordinate with general contractors, engineers, and owners to clarify scope and answer RFIs.
• Assemble complete bid proposals with supporting documentation and assumptions.

Scope Analysis & Risk Management

• Analyze scope of work and identify risks, exclusions, and opportunities.
• Provide value engineering options and cost-saving recommendations.

Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers, field supervisors, and superintendents to ensure constructability and production alignment.
• Participate in handoff meetings and provide technical input to project teams post-award.

Software & Tools

• Use estimating software such as HeavyBid, HCSS, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), and Microsoft Excel.
• Leverage 3D models and digital tools when available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of concrete estimating experience in heavy civil or industrial construction.
• Proven experience with water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and large civil structures.
• Strong knowledge of concrete construction techniques and sequencing.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings, specs, and contract documents.
• Familiarity with local codes, labor rates, and union/non-union labor considerations.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and analytical problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with public works / government-funded infrastructure projects.
• OSHA 30 certification or other construction safety training.
• Professional affiliations (e.g., ACI, ASCE, CMAA) a plus.