Lead Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil Infrastructure

CMC Partners; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC Partners in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead its estimating department and drive growth across heavy civil projects. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of civil construction estimating experience, with a strong background in highway, bridges, utilities, and related infrastructure, and will own the bidding process from review to submission.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is required; proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil construction estimating experience.
• Strong background in heavy civil, site work, utilities, drainage, or related infrastructure construction.
• Experience estimating earthwork, grading, underground utilities, storm drainage, and other civil scopes.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Ability to develop accurate quantity takeoffs and detailed cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the estimating process from initial bid review through final submission.
• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for heavy civil, site work, utilities, drainage, and infrastructure projects.
• Review plans, specs, proposals, and contract documents to identify project requirements and risks.
• Develop detailed quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, subcontractor scopes, and material pricing.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Collaborate with project managers, operations, and senior leadership to develop bidding strategies.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Review and improve estimating procedures, systems, and processes.
• Support the development of junior estimators and department growth.

Skills

Bid management

Quantity takeoffs

Estimating software

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

CMC Partners in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead its estimating department and drive growth across heavy civil projects. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of civil construction estimating experience, with a strong background in highway, bridges, utilities, and related infrastructure, and will own the bidding process from review to submission.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is required; proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft