Senior Estimator, Heavy Civil – Lead DOT Bridge Bids

6 Degrees Search; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Senior Estimator for heavy civil highway and bridge projects in the Raleigh area. This role leads bids from takeoff to bid day, focusing on DOT work and complex infrastructure, with a strong voice on bid strategy.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in heavy civil estimating, DOT bid leadership, and is based in the Triangle or willing to relocate to Raleigh. Long-term growth and competitive backlog are offered.

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.
• Contractor-side estimating, not design-side cost estimating.
• NCDOT bid experience is a plus.

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

Lead estimator

Quantity takeoffs

Bid pricing

Subcontractor quotes

Prebid meetings

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Senior Estimator for heavy civil highway and bridge projects in the Raleigh area. This role leads bids from takeoff to bid day, focusing on DOT work and complex infrastructure, with a strong voice on bid strategy.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in heavy civil estimating, DOT bid leadership, and is based in the Triangle or willing to relocate to Raleigh. Long-term growth and competitive backlog are offered.