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

Management Performance Associates; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Management Performance Associates is seeking a Senior Estimator for heavy civil highway and bridge projects in the Raleigh area. You will own estimates from takeoff through bid day, focusing on NCDOT work with a strong backlog and a clear voice on bid day.

The role requires 7+ years in heavy civil estimating with lead experience on DOT bids, plus expertise in highway, bridge, earthwork, paving, and drainage cost estimation. Relocation to the Triangle is welcomed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of heavy civil estimating with lead experience on DOT bids.
• Experience on highway, bridge, earthwork, paving and drainage estimates.
• 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 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 maintain estimating database.
• Hand awarded work to project team with a clean budget.
• Review bid results and carry lessons into next estimate.

Skills

Lead estimator

Heavy civil estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Production pricing

Bid strategy

Subcontractor quotes

Prebid meetings

Mentor estimators

DOT bid experience

Relocation willingness

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Management Performance Associates is seeking a Senior Estimator for heavy civil highway and bridge projects in the Raleigh area. You will own estimates from takeoff through bid day, focusing on NCDOT work with a strong backlog and a clear voice on bid day.

The role requires 7+ years in heavy civil estimating with lead experience on DOT bids, plus expertise in highway, bridge, earthwork, paving, and drainage cost estimation. Relocation to the Triangle is welcomed.