Lead Estimator – Heavy Civil DOT & Bridge Bids

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead highway and bridge bids in the Raleigh, NC area. The role involves taking estimates from takeoff through bid day on DOT heavy civil projects and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in heavy civil estimating with DOT bid experience, strong takeoff and pricing skills, and be based in the Triangle or willing to relocate to Raleigh.

Qualifications

• Lead estimates on heavy civil highway and bridge bids from takeoff through bid day.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from plans and specifications.
• Build crew, equipment and production-based cost estimates.
• Solicit, level and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Develop bid strategy, risk review and pricing with leadership.
• Attend prebid meetings and site visits.
• Track NCDOT lettings and build the bid schedule.
• Mentor junior estimators and keep the estimating database current.
• Hand awarded work to the project team with a clean budget.
• Review bid results and carry the lessons into the next estimate.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimates on heavy civil highway and bridge bids from takeoff through bid day.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from plans and specifications.
• Build crew, equipment and production-based cost estimates.
• Solicit, level and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Develop bid strategy, risk review and pricing with leadership.
• Attend prebid meetings and site visits.
• Track NCDOT lettings and build the bid schedule.
• Mentor junior estimators and keep the estimating database current.
• Hand awarded work to the project team with a clean budget.
• Review bid results and carry the lessons into the next estimate.

Skills

Lead estimator

DOT bid experience

Takeoff skills

Pricing skills

Mentor junior estimators

Relocation-ready

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead highway and bridge bids in the Raleigh, NC area. The role involves taking estimates from takeoff through bid day on DOT heavy civil projects and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in heavy civil estimating with DOT bid experience, strong takeoff and pricing skills, and be based in the Triangle or willing to relocate to Raleigh.