Lead Heavy Civil Estimator – DOT & Bridge Bids, Raleigh

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Lead bid day role

Backlog of highway/bridge projects

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC seeks a Senior Estimator for heavy civil/ DOT bid work in Raleigh, NC. You will own estimates from takeoffs through bid day on highway, bridge, and infrastructure projects, coordinating with leadership and site teams to build accurate budgets.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in heavy civil estimating with DOT bid leadership, strong takeoff skills, and familiarity with NC DOT processes. This role offers a path to lead bid strategy and a robust backlog in a stable firm.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of heavy civil estimating with lead estimator experience on DOT bids.
• Highway, bridge, earthwork, paving and drainage estimating experience.
• Strong takeoff and production-based pricing skills.
• Contractor-side estimating, not design-side cost estimating.
• HCSS HeavyBid is a plus.
• NCDOT bid experience is a plus.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is a plus.
• Based in the Triangle or ready to relocate to the Raleigh area.

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

Heavy civil estimating

DOT bid experience

Takeoff skills

Pricing / cost estimates

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC seeks a Senior Estimator for heavy civil/ DOT bid work in Raleigh, NC. You will own estimates from takeoffs through bid day on highway, bridge, and infrastructure projects, coordinating with leadership and site teams to build accurate budgets.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in heavy civil estimating with DOT bid leadership, strong takeoff skills, and familiarity with NC DOT processes. This role offers a path to lead bid strategy and a robust backlog in a stable firm.