Senior Estimator - Lead Bids, Heavy Civil DOT (Raleigh)

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Senior Estimator for Heavy Civil / NCDOT work in the Raleigh, NC area. You will own estimates from takeoff through bid day on highway, bridge and infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on NCDOT work.

The role requires 7+ years in heavy civil estimating and lead estimator experience on DOT bids. You will develop bid strategy with leadership, mentor junior estimators, and coordinate with subcontractors to finalize pricing.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of heavy civil estimating experience.
• Lead estimator experience on DOT bids is required.
• Experience with highway, bridge, earthwork and drainage estimation is preferred.

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

Heavy civil estimating

Lead estimator

DOT bids

Takeoff

Subcontractor quotes

Bid strategy

Mentoring juniors

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree (plus)

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Senior Estimator for Heavy Civil / NCDOT work in the Raleigh, NC area. You will own estimates from takeoff through bid day on highway, bridge and infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on NCDOT work.

The role requires 7+ years in heavy civil estimating and lead estimator experience on DOT bids. You will develop bid strategy with leadership, mentor junior estimators, and coordinate with subcontractors to finalize pricing.