Heavy Civil Senior Estimator

Watsoncivil; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Job summary

Watson Civil Construction, Inc. seeks a Senior Estimator for our Florida offices, with experience in FDOT projects and heavy civil work. You will lead cost proposals, bid submissions, and DB opportunities, coordinating with suppliers, subs, and internal teams to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.

Required are DOT experience, HCSS/Primavera P6/Bluebeam proficiency, and a civil engineering background. Jobs span Tampa, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Construction Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years civil construction estimating experience, DOT/FDOT preferred.
• Experience with hard-bid DOT, municipal and private cost proposals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accuracy and completeness of cost proposals and bid submissions.
• Identify projects to bid and pursue Design-Build opportunities.
• Analyze contract docs, prepare detailed estimates using HCSS, and do quantity take-offs.
• Solicit supplier/subcontractor proposals and prepare project schedules in Primavera P6.
• Develop standardized estimating systems and train other estimators.

Skills

DOT experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Deadline oriented

Highly organized

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction/Engineering experience 5–10 years

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Agtek

Job description

Senior Estimator

Watson Civil Construction, Inc. is a heavy/highway contractor specializing in FDOT projects, large site infrastructure, underground, and road work with more than 300 employees working throughout Florida. We are a dynamic and rapidly growing company that is currently seeking a Heavy Civil Senior Estimator to work in our Tampa, Florida or Jacksonville/St. Augustine, FL office. It is a fast-paced environment and we work hard, but it is rewarding being a premier civil construction firm.

The duties of the position include overseeing the accuracy and completeness of cost proposal preparation and the submittal of proposals to clients through either bidding or negotiation. Further, pursue Design-Build opportunities by identifying projects, construction partners, and design firms, as well as overseeing the DB cost proposals.

Job Description

• Identify and solicit projects to bid within the company's core markets.
• Analyze and interpret contract documents including engineering plans, specifications and geotechnical reports.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates using HCSS software.
• Perform quantity take-off analysis.
• Solicit and analyze supplier and subcontractor proposals.
• Prepare project schedules using Primavera P6 CPM software.
• Prepare risk assessment analysis through the evaluation of contract documents and geotechnical reports.
• Work in a team environment, assisting and training other estimators.
• Develop standardized estimating systems and databases.
• Strive to build effective relationships with clients, architects, engineers, specialty contractors and suppliers.

Qualifications

• DOT experience is a must, FDOT is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in HCSS or similar estimating software, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Primavera P6, Agtek, Auto-CAD.
• Experienced in preparing hard-bid DOT, municipal and private marketplace cost proposals.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Building Construction, or Building Science; or equivalent 5-10-year experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in civil construction.
• Prior experience in an estimating team environment.
• Proficient mathematical and computer skills.
• Must be highly motivated, organized, and possess a strong positive worth ethic.
• A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Highly detail oriented with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary is negotiable based on experience
• Relocation Assistance
• Health, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability
• 401(k) with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• PTO and paid holidays

Watson Civil Construction is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. DFWP

Job Type: Full-time