Senior Estimator, Heavy Civil – Lead NCDOT Bids

Connectly Recruiting; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting seeks a Senior Estimator for heavy civil highway and bridge projects in Raleigh, NC. You will own estimates from takeoff through bid day, build cost models, and lead bids on DOT work with a strong team.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years in heavy civil estimating, DOT bid experience, and the ability to mentor junior estimators. Relocation to the Triangle area is welcome; Triangle locals preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of heavy civil estimating with lead estimator experience on DOT bids.
• Experience with highway, bridge, earthwork, paving and drainage estimating.
• Strong takeoff and production-based pricing skills.
• Contractor-side estimating experience (not design-side).
• NCDOT bid experience is a plus.
• Based in the Triangle or willing 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

Quantity takeoffs

Pricing / cost estimating

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Connectly Recruiting seeks a Senior Estimator for heavy civil highway and bridge projects in Raleigh, NC. You will own estimates from takeoff through bid day, build cost models, and lead bids on DOT work with a strong team.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years in heavy civil estimating, DOT bid experience, and the ability to mentor junior estimators. Relocation to the Triangle area is welcome; Triangle locals preferred.