Heavy Civil Estimator: Bid Strategy & Field Insights

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 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.