Heavy Civil- Estimator

Ruby-Collins Inc.; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-Paid Family Healthcare

Extended Year-End Rest

Comprehensive Coverage: STD, LTD, Life

401(k) with company match

Annual raises and performance bonuses

24/7 personal nurse/EAP support

Job summary

Ruby-Collins Inc. is seeking a Project Estimator to drive the pre-construction lifecycle for heavy civil projects in the Atlanta area. The role focuses on takeoffs, cost breakdowns, and delivering compelling bid presentations for executive leadership.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with AGTEK, Bluebeam, and Excel, and can manage complex underground utility and foundation scope work in a full-time, in-office setting at our Smyrna, GA headquarters.

Qualifications

• Direct experience estimating heavy civil scopes and pre-construction duties.
• Ability to interpret civil plans, specs, and drawings for accurate takeoffs.
• Experience negotiating with subs/vendors and evaluating proposals.

Responsibilities

• Own the full pre-construction lifecycle from inception to submission.
• Prepare and deliver strategic bid presentations to executives.
• Analyze costs and develop deep foundations, underground utilities, and other scope areas.

Skills

Estimating

Bid presentations

Cost analysis

Pre-construction planning

Tools

AGTEK

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Ruby-Collins is an industry-leading, employee-owned general contractor headquartered in Atlanta, GA. For more than 70 years, we've been a trusted builder in the water and wastewater space, completing over $3 billion in work for communities across the country.

Consistently named one of the Southeast's best places to work and a top contractor, our culture is grounded in safety and respect—every person home safe, every day. We value our people as our greatest strength and invest in clear paths for growth, learning, and advancement.

We also show up as neighbors. Beyond the work itself, our teams stay connected to the communities we serve, contributing time, expertise, and steady partnership where it matters most.

Industry-Leading Insurance & Benefits

We maintain a flexible and results-driven environment built on trust. To fully support our professionals and their families, we offer a premier compensation and benefits package:

• 100% Company-Paid Family Healthcare:$0 premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, completely covering you and your entire family.
• Extended Year-End Rest: PTO plus an annual company closure between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Comprehensive Coverage:100% company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance policies.
• Financial Security:A competitive 401(k) plan with company match, alongside annual raises and performance bonuses.
• Advanced Wellness:$0 telemedicine access and 24/7 personal nurse/EAP support networks.
• Top-Tier Culture:Work within a collaborative environment consistently named a "Best Place to Work" in the Southeast.

Job Overview

AGTEK Experience Required

This Project Estimator role is situated within our Heavy Civil Division, which provides turn-key management for all construction phases – serving our external clients and internal operating divisions (Plant, Pipeline, Trenchless).

This high-visibility leadership position will own the full pre-construction lifecycle for complex, multi-million-dollar hard bids and be responsible for the entire project trajectory: from initial takeoffs and top-to-bottom cost breakdowns to the final delivery of strategic bid presentations for Executive Leadership.

Project Focus Areas:

• Deep Foundations and Deep Excavations
• Complex Underground Utilities & Shoring
• Multi-level Underground & Elevated Structures
• Storm Drainage Structures, Grading, & Demolition

Technical Requirements

• Proven ability to manage the full pre-construction lifecycle from inception to final submission.
• Advanced proficiency and mastery of AGTEK, Bluebeam, and Excel.
• Strong ability to interpret and analyze civil, pipe, and structural drawings, plans, and specifications across all associated scopes.
• Demonstrated success in evaluating and negotiating competitive proposals from subcontractors and vendors.
• Deep understanding of market volatility and regional pricing trends across the Southeast.

Qualifications

• Direct experience estimating heavy civil scopes, specifically: deep excavation, underground infrastructure, shoring, heavy utility, storm drainage structure, and grading/demolition.
• Prior experience as a Project Manager (or a deep technical understanding of PM challenges) is highly valued
• Must be able to work full-time in-office at our Location headquarters.
• Authorized to work in the US and the ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.

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Ruby-Collins is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate, discipline, discharge, or make employment decisions based on any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Ruby-Collins participates in E-Verify, and all employees must provide valid proof of identity and employment authorization as required by law.
Ruby-Collins maintains a drug-free workplace and may conduct drug and/or alcohol testing, including pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, or other testing permitted by law.
Where required for the position, Ruby-Collins may conduct criminal background checks and/or motor vehicle record checks in accordance with applicable law.