Senior Estimator, Heavy Civil – Lead DOT/Bridge Bids

Food Management Search, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Long-term, stable work

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator for heavy civil, highway, and bridge bids in the Raleigh area. You will own estimates from takeoff through bid day on NCDOT projects, lead the bid team, and influence pricing strategy.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in heavy civil estimating with DOT bid experience, strong takeoff skills, and a track record of contractor-side estimating. Relocation to the Triangle area is welcome.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of heavy civil estimating with lead estimator experience on DOT bids.
• Highway, bridge, earthwork, paving and drainage estimating experience.
• Strong takeoff and production-based pricing skills.
• Contractor-side estimating, not design-side cost estimating.
• HCSS HeavyBid is a plus.
• NCDOT bid experience is a plus.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is a plus.
• Based in the Triangle or ready to relocate to the Raleigh area.

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

Heavy civil estimating

Takeoff accuracy

Pricing strategy

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator for heavy civil, highway, and bridge bids in the Raleigh area. You will own estimates from takeoff through bid day on NCDOT projects, lead the bid team, and influence pricing strategy.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in heavy civil estimating with DOT bid experience, strong takeoff skills, and a track record of contractor-side estimating. Relocation to the Triangle area is welcome.