Senior Estimator, Heavy Civil DOT Bids – Lead on Bid Day

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead bids on highway and bridge projects in Raleigh, NC. You will own estimates from takeoff through bid day on NCDOT-heavy civil work, mentoring junior staff and shaping bid strategy with leadership.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in heavy civil estimating, DOT bid experience, and strong takeoff/pricing skills. This role offers a stable backlog and a clear path to impact bid outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of heavy civil estimating with lead estimator experience on DOT bids.
• Experience in highway, bridge, earthwork, paving and drainage estimating.
• Strong takeoff and production-based pricing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimates on heavy civil highway and bridge bids from takeoff through bid day.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from plans and specs.
• 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 lessons into the next estimate.

Skills

Heavy civil estimating

DOT bid experience

Takeoff & pricing

Bid strategy

Subcontractor quotes

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead bids on highway and bridge projects in Raleigh, NC. You will own estimates from takeoff through bid day on NCDOT-heavy civil work, mentoring junior staff and shaping bid strategy with leadership.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in heavy civil estimating, DOT bid experience, and strong takeoff/pricing skills. This role offers a stable backlog and a clear path to impact bid outcomes.