Heavy Civil Estimator III / Senior Estimator

Burgess Civil; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Vehicle allowance

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Burgess Civil, a growing heavy civil contractor based in Tampa, Florida, is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator or Senior Estimator to join our preconstruction team. You’ll own bids, analyze scope and risk, and develop accurate estimates for heavy civil and site development projects.

We’re building a technology-forward estimating department focused on autonomy, standards, accountability, training, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating heavy civil site development projects.
• Ability to review plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Proficient in quantity takeoffs and pricing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimates from kickoff to bid submission.
• Review plans, specs, geotechnical reports, addenda, and contracts.
• Perform quantity takeoffs using Agtek, Bluebeam, Excel.
• Build detailed estimates in HCSS HeavyBid.
• Develop construction approaches, production plans, and pricing strategies.
• Solicit and level subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, and risks.
• Participate in site visits, bid reviews, and client discussions.
• Coordinate with operations and leadership; mentor the estimating team.

Tools

Agtek

Bluebeam

Excel

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Burgess Civil is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator or Senior Estimator to join our preconstruction team.

This role is for someone who can take ownership of bids, think critically about scope and risk, and help produce accurate, competitive estimates for heavy civil and site development projects.

We are building one of the most technology-forward estimating departments in heavy civil construction, built around autonomy, standards, accountability, training, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Estimate

Projects commonly include:

• $2M to $30M+ heavy civil site development
• Earthwork, grading, drainage, and underground utilities
• Large residential and commercial developments
• Industrial, healthcare, school, and municipal projects
• Airports, design-build, and specialty civil projects

What You’ll Do

• Lead estimates from kickoff through bid submission and turnover
• Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, addenda, and contract documents
• Perform quantity takeoffs using Agtek, Bluebeam, Excel, and related tools
• Build detailed estimates in HCSS HeavyBid
• Develop construction approaches, production plans, and pricing strategies
• Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, and project risks
• Participate in site visits, bid reviews, and client discussions
• Develop proposal clarifications, assumptions, exclusions, and value engineering ideas
• Coordinate with operations, project management, and company leadership

Senior Estimators will also help lead complex pursuits, mentor the estimating team, support bid strategy, and help improve department standards.

What We’re Looking For

We hire professionals, not button pushers.

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience estimating heavy civil, site development, utilities, earthwork, roadway, or related civil infrastructure projects
• Can confidently read civil plans, specifications, and bid documents
• Understands earthwork, utilities, drainage, paving, grading, and site construction
• T hinks through constructability, sequencing, production, and risk
• T a takes ownership and follows through
• Communicates professionally with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Wants to keep learning, improving, and helping build better systems

Experience with Agtek, HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, and advanced Excel is highly preferred.

Florida heavy civil estimating experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate.

Why Burgess Civil?

Burgess Civil is a growing heavy civil contractor based in Tampa, Florida. Our work focuses on site development, utilities, earthwork, drainage, roadway improvements, and related infrastructure.

Our estimating team invests heavily in:

• Standardized estimating systems
• Quality-control workflows
• AI-assisted estimating and review tools
• Agtek 3D modeling
• HCSS HeavyBid
• Bluebeam Revu
• Training and professional development
• Continuous process improvement

We believe great estimators deserve great tools, clear standards, and real ownership.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first few months, you will be:

• Leading estimates with increasing independence
• Developing complete, competitive, and well-supported pricing
• Contributing to bid strategy discussions
• Building relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Helping improve estimating processes and standardsBecoming a trusted member of the preconstruction team

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Vehicle allowance
• Fuel allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• In-office gym
• In-office golf simulator
• In-office equipment simulator
• Dedicated training facility
• Ongoing software and professional development

Location

Burgess Civil
9204 King Palm Drive
Tampa, FL

This is a full-time, in-office position.

If you are looking for more than another estimating job and want to help build something exceptional, we would like to hear from you.