Senior Estimator, Heavy Civil — Lead DOT Bid Strategy

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. is seeking a Senior Estimator for heavy civil highway and bridge projects in the Raleigh, NC area. You will own estimates from takeoff to bid day on NCDOT work, leading bids with a strong voice in bid strategy and risk review.

The role requires 7+ years in heavy civil estimating with lead DOT bid experience, plus proficiency in takeoffs, pricing, and subcontractor management. Relocation to the Triangle area is welcomed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in heavy civil estimating with lead DOT bid experience.
• Experience in highway, bridge, earthwork, paving and drainage estimation.
• 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 keep the estimating database current.
• Hand awarded work to the project team with a clean budget.
• Review bid results and carry the lessons into the next estimate.

Skills

Lead estimator experience

DOT bid experience

Takeoffs

Pricing

Bid strategy

Prebid meetings

Mentoring juniors

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. is seeking a Senior Estimator for heavy civil highway and bridge projects in the Raleigh, NC area. You will own estimates from takeoff to bid day on NCDOT work, leading bids with a strong voice in bid strategy and risk review.

The role requires 7+ years in heavy civil estimating with lead DOT bid experience, plus proficiency in takeoffs, pricing, and subcontractor management. Relocation to the Triangle area is welcomed.