Preconstruction Estimator

Georgia Development Partners, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Georgia Development Partners, a 100% employee-owned company based in Atlanta, GA, is hiring an experienced Estimator to lead site development bids from plan review through final submission. The role focuses on grading, earthwork, utilities, and flat work, partnering with leadership to optimize profitability and win regional work.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of estimating heavy civil and site development projects, with a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years estimating heavy civil and full site development projects.
• Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred; equivalent field experience considered.
• Strong proficiency with AGTEK, HCSS HeavyBid, OST and related takeoff/estimating tools.
• Knowledge of Atlanta-area subcontractors, suppliers, and municipal civil codes a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Bids: Manage complete proposals from takeoff to final package submission.
• Prepare Takeoffs: Assess accurate grading, earthwork, utility, and flat work quantities.
• Models: Build detailed dirt models using AGTEK for accurate earthwork quantity calculations.
• Develop Pricing: Substantiate production rates, labor needs, and equipment allocations.
• Coordinate Vendors: Solicit, compare, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Value Engineer: Review plans, soils reports, and project risks to identify savings.

Skills

AGTEK

HCSS HeavyBid

OST

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred

Job description

NOW HIRING: EXPERIENCED ESTIMATOR - Heavy Civil / Site Development | Atlanta, GA | Full-Time Department: Estimating & Preconstruction | Company: 100% Employee-Owned ESOP About the Company For 20+ years, Georgia Development Partners has delivered premier heavy civil and site development work across metro Atlanta. As a 100% employee-owned company, our team members share directly in our success while building high-quality projects with lasting community impact. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Estimator to lead site development bids from plan review through final submission. This role manages grading, excavation, earthwork, utilities, and flat work estimates while partnering with leadership to identify risk, improve profitability, and win key regional work. Responsibilities

• Lead Bids: Manage complete proposals from takeoff to final package submission.
• Prepare Takeoffs: Assess accurate grading, earthwork, utility, and flat work quantities.
• Models: Build detailed dirt models using AGTEK for accurate earthwork quantity calculations.
• Develop Pricing: Substantiate production rates, labor needs, and equipment allocations.
• Coordinate Vendors: Solicit, compare, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Value Engineer: Review plans, soils reports, and project risks to identify savings.

Experience

5–10 years estimating heavy civil and full site development projects.

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred; equivalent field experience considered. Required Skills

Required Skills

• Software: Strong proficiency with AGTEK, HCSS HeavyBid, OST and related takeoff/estimating tools.
• Market knowledge: Atlanta-area subcontractors, suppliers, and municipal civil codes a plus.
• Compensation Package - Because we are employee-owned, your base salary rewards the impact you make today, while your ESOP shares secure your tomorrow.
• Competitive Annual Base Salary + performance cash Bonus
• Direct ESOP share accumulation as a 100% employee-owned company
• 401(k) matching program
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term disability, generous PTO, and paid holidays

Pay

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability, generous PTO, and paid holidays

Work Location

In person