Senior Civil Estimator: Lead Precon & Bids (Paving)

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Auto/Phone allowance

401(k) Retirement with Matching

PTO/Vacation/Holidays

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Civil Estimator to lead our Civil Preconstruction department and oversee cost estimates for paving projects.

You will guide bid processes and present final numbers to senior management, shaping our ability to win work. The role requires 5+ years in civil estimation, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a proven track record across excavation, paving, and grading.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an estimator in the civil industry.
• Proven track record of estimating a range of civil projects (excavation, paving, grading, etc).
• Excel, Bluebeam, HeavyBid, Bid-To-Win, AGTEK experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, client/business development and negotiation abilities.
• Sense of Urgency on submitting complete bids on time.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Lead bid processes for public and private sector projects.
• Identify labor, materials, and time requirements by studying proposals and plans.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Prepare bid packages and present final estimates to senior management.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits when necessary.
• Provide value engineering recommendations.
• Maintain historical cost data and develop estimating templates and tools.
• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Cost estimation

Client communication

Negotiation abilities

Leadership

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

Bid-To-Win

AGTEK

Job description

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Civil Estimator to lead our Civil Preconstruction department and oversee cost estimates for paving projects.

You will guide bid processes and present final numbers to senior management, shaping our ability to win work. The role requires 5+ years in civil estimation, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a proven track record across excavation, paving, and grading.