Heavy Civil Estimator for $1M–$35M Projects

The Caton Companies; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K program with company match

PTO 120 hours first year

Job summary

The Caton Companies’ Caton Construction Group in Cary, NC seeks an experienced Estimator to develop project estimates and schedules for civil construction ranging from $1M to $35M, with opportunities to work on projects across Virginia and North Carolina.

You will read bid documents, perform quantity takeoffs, identify subcontractors, and collaborate with junior team members to deliver competitive bid packages.

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor's degree in a construction-related field.
• Experience with heavy highway, earthwork, bridge, and utility construction.
• Previous experience with estimating software HeavyBid or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret bid documents and plans.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from civil construction plans.
• Develop project scope and identify necessary disciplines.
• Identify subcontractor roles and DBE participation.
• Evaluate constructability issues and value engineering opportunities.
• Coordinate pre-bid activities and inquiries with the owner.
• Develop and review project estimates and schedules.
• Develop and deliver project bid packages.

Skills

Bid interpretation

Quantity takeoffs

Project scope development

Subcontractor coordination

DBE participation knowledge

Constructability review

Value engineering

Pre-bid coordination

Estimating review/delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction-related field

Associates degree in construction-related field

Tools

HeavyBid or equivalent

Job description

The Caton Companies’ Caton Construction Group in Cary, NC seeks an experienced Estimator to develop project estimates and schedules for civil construction ranging from $1M to $35M, with opportunities to work on projects across Virginia and North Carolina.

You will read bid documents, perform quantity takeoffs, identify subcontractors, and collaborate with junior team members to deliver competitive bid packages.