Heavy Civil Estimator: Bids, Plans & Value Engineering

Synectics Inc.; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking a heavy civil estimator to prepare estimates, takeoffs and bids for complex projects in North Carolina.

The role requires reading civil plans, analyzing costs, and coordinating with subcontractors to optimize pricing and value engineering. The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of heavy civil estimating experience, proficiency with Agtek, and a solid understanding of labor, materials, and production rates.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of heavy civil estimating experience.
• Experience with Agtek required; HCSS preferred.
• Strong ability to read civil plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, quantity takeoffs, bids, and proposals.
• Review civil plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Analyze labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production costs.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor/vendor quotes.
• Identify project risks and value-engineering opportunities.
• Maintain cost data and support project handoffs to operations.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Cost analysis

Bid preparation

Communication

Tools

Agtek

HCSS

Job description

Synectics Inc. is seeking a heavy civil estimator to prepare estimates, takeoffs and bids for complex projects in North Carolina.

The role requires reading civil plans, analyzing costs, and coordinating with subcontractors to optimize pricing and value engineering. The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of heavy civil estimating experience, proficiency with Agtek, and a solid understanding of labor, materials, and production rates.