Junior Civil Estimator: Earthwork & Bid Prep

Red Cedar Construction Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k Safe Harbor match

Company-paid holidays

120 hours PTO annually

Job summary

Spartan Earthworks, LLC is seeking a motivated Junior Civil Estimator to join our Charlotte preconstruction team. You will assist with quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, project document review, subcontractor pricing, and coordination.

We value applicants with strong plans reading, analytical thinking, and a desire to learn earthwork estimation. Prior civil estimating is helpful but not required; relevant education, internships, or field experience are considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Building Sciences, or a related field preferred. Current students nearing graduation may also be considered.
• 0–3 years of construction, estimating, project engineering, internship, co-op, or related experience.
• Basic understanding of construction plans, drawings, specifications, and quantities.
• Interest in civil/site development construction, including earthwork, grading, utilities, storm drainage, erosion control, and roadway construction.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn quantity takeoffs, estimating, bid preparation, and civil construction methods.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AGTEK, HCSS, PlanSwift, or similar construction/estimating software is a plus but not required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing civil plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, bid documents, and other project information.
• Perform and assist with quantity takeoffs for civil/sitework scopes such as earthwork, grading, utilities, storm drainage, erosion control, and roadwork.
• Assist with developing project estimates, budgets, and bid proposals.
• Solicit and organize subcontractor and vendor pricing and assist with bid comparisons.
• Help identify scope gaps, discrepancies, constructability concerns, and potential cost impacts.
• Assist with reviewing drawing revisions, addenda, and changes during the bidding and construction process.
• Maintain organized estimating files, takeoffs, bid documents, proposals, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with preliminary project schedules, sequencing, and production assumptions.
• Participate in project handoffs from estimating to operations following award.
• Work with project managers and field teams to develop an understanding of actual production rates, costs, and construction methods.
• Maintain bid tracking and other preconstruction reporting.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, subcontractors, project teams, and leadership.
• Continue developing knowledge of civil construction methods, estimating practices, and estimating/takeoff software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading plans

Civil/site development

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Building Sciences

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

AGTEK

PlanSwift

HCSS

Job description

Spartan Earthworks, LLC is seeking a motivated Junior Civil Estimator to join our Charlotte preconstruction team. You will assist with quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, project document review, subcontractor pricing, and coordination.

We value applicants with strong plans reading, analytical thinking, and a desire to learn earthwork estimation. Prior civil estimating is helpful but not required; relevant education, internships, or field experience are considered.