Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil (Southwest)

Balfour Beatty US; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking an experienced Heavy Highway/Civil Senior Estimator to join our Southwest Region estimating team in Wilmington, NC. This role will prepare comprehensive estimates for highway projects, including structures, earthwork, paving, storm sewer and related scopes, with takeoffs from plans and specs.

The Senior Estimator will lead bid-build and design-build estimates, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with vendors to ensure accurate, competitive pricing across the region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience and/or related project management training for large highway projects.
• Experience with all scopes of highway construction projects and full estimate preparation.
• Knowledge of NCDOT standards and specifications is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).
• Proficient with Bluebeam for takeoffs and markup.
• HCSS Heavy Bid experience and/or related pricing software is required.
• Ability to build and manage a P6 CPM schedule is preferred.
• Experience with earthwork modeling and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Maintain files of working documents with up-to-date pricing from suppliers.
• Utilize HCSS estimating software to develop comprehensive project estimates.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain quotations.
• Review plans and specs and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentoring to junior estimating staff.

Skills

Estimating experience

Project management

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

HCSS Heavy Bid

P6 CPM scheduling

Earthwork modeling

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is seeking an experienced Heavy Highway/Civil Senior Estimator to join our Southwest Region estimating team in Wilmington, NC. This role will prepare comprehensive estimates for highway projects, including structures, earthwork, paving, storm sewer and related scopes, with takeoffs from plans and specs.

The Senior Estimator will lead bid-build and design-build estimates, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with vendors to ensure accurate, competitive pricing across the region.