Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil Preconstruction Leader

Morgan Corp.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Vehicle allowance

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Morgan Corp. in Greensboro, NC, seeks a Chief Estimator to lead the preconstruction estimating function for heavy civil projects. Based in the Charlotte Division, you will guide budgets, bid strategies, and pricing for divisional work while upholding standardized procedures across all estimates.

You will direct historical data analyses, ensure equipped tools and databases are current, and mentor the estimating team to improve accuracy and outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in heavy civil construction, including at least 10 years of estimating experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience estimating self-performed heavy civil projects involving earthwork, grading, underground utilities, site development, transportation, industrial civil, concrete, and infrastructure construction.
• Thorough understanding of heavy civil construction means and methods, sequencing, constructability, production rates, equipment utilization, and temporary works.
• Strong knowledge of public and private procurement processes, including competitive bids, negotiated work, and alternative delivery methods.
• Experience with heavy civil estimating platforms such as HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or similar software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the estimating process for projects bid and awarded in the division while ensuring consistent use of standardized estimating procedures, methods, and processes.
• Establishes estimating strategies, bid selection criteria, and pricing methodologies that support divisional growth objectives and market competitiveness.
• Directs the analysis of past project performance, production rates, labor efficiencies, equipment utilization, and cost trends to establish estimating standards for future work.
• Oversees and maintains historical cost databases, bid management systems, estimating software, and other preconstruction tools.
• Leads estimate review meetings and serves as the primary authority for final pricing recommendations prior to bid submission.
• Builds effective relationships with customers, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, public agencies, and industry partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

AGTEK

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

Morgan Corp. in Greensboro, NC, seeks a Chief Estimator to lead the preconstruction estimating function for heavy civil projects. Based in the Charlotte Division, you will guide budgets, bid strategies, and pricing for divisional work while upholding standardized procedures across all estimates.

You will direct historical data analyses, ensure equipped tools and databases are current, and mentor the estimating team to improve accuracy and outcomes in fast-paced environments.