Heavy Civil Estimator

Job Juncture; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to join its preconstruction team in the Atlanta metro area. You will prepare detailed cost estimates and bid packages for civil infrastructure and site development projects, leading takeoffs and cost analyses.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on estimating experience with earthwork, grading, underground utilities, drainage, paving, and related heavy civil construction projects.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating heavy civil construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of grading, excavation, utilities, drainage, paving, and sitework.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and bid packages.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and contract requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop project cost estimates.
• Analyze labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare bid proposals, estimate summaries, clarifications, and exclusions.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and project reviews.
• Collaborate with operations teams during bid turnover and project startup.
• Identify project risks, cost exposures, and opportunities.

Skills

Heavy civil estimating

Grading/Excavation

Civil drawings reading

Analytical skills

Deadline management

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Procore

Heavy civil estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A growing civil construction contractor in the Atlanta metro area is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to join its preconstruction team. This role is responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates and bid packages for civil infrastructure and site development projects.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on estimating experience with earthwork, grading, underground utilities, drainage, paving, and related heavy civil construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and contract requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop project cost estimates.
• Analyze labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare bid proposals, estimate summaries, clarifications, and exclusions.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and project reviews.
• Collaborate with operations teams during bid turnover and project startup.
• Identify project risks, cost exposures, and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience estimating heavy civil construction projects.
• Strong understanding of grading, excavation, utilities, drainage, paving, and sitework.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, specifications, and bid packages.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Technical Skills

• Procore
• Heavy Civil Estimating Software
• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Modern estimating tools and software environment
• Long-term career growth opportunity