Senior Estimator, Heavy Civil DOT — Lead Highway Bids

True North Consultants, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead heavy civil bids on highways and bridges. You will own estimates from takeoff through bid day, focusing on NCDOT work and large infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of DOT-heavy civil estimating, strong takeoff skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff while contributing to bid strategy and pricing decisions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in heavy civil estimating with DOT bid leadership.
• Experience on highway, bridge, earthwork, paving and drainage projects.
• Strong takeoff and production-based pricing skills.
• Contractor-side estimating (not design).

Responsibilities

• Lead bids for highway and bridge projects from takeoff through bid day.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from plans and specs.
• Develop bid strategy and pricing with leadership.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers for quotes.
• Mentor junior estimators and maintain estimating database.

Skills

Lead estimator experience

DOT bid experience

Heavy civil estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Bid strategy

Subcontractor quotes

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead heavy civil bids on highways and bridges. You will own estimates from takeoff through bid day, focusing on NCDOT work and large infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of DOT-heavy civil estimating, strong takeoff skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff while contributing to bid strategy and pricing decisions.