Senior Heavy Civil Estimator

H. T. PROF Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

120 hours of paid time off

Family-owned culture

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Raleigh, NC is offering a senior civil construction estimator position. You will handle estimates for projects ranging from $1M to $35M, including highways, bridges, and utilities. The role includes mentoring junior estimators and ensuring your estimates contribute directly to winning projects.

The company is family-owned and values its employees, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, along with a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience as a civil construction estimator.
• Working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications.
• Proficiency with HeavyBid or comparable estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret bid documents and plans to build accurate, competitive estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from civil construction plans and documents.
• Develop and review project estimates and schedules ($1M–$35M).
• Build and deliver complete project bid packages.

Skills

Civil construction estimating

Quantity takeoff

Mentoring junior estimators

DOT specifications

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field

Tools

HeavyBid or comparable estimating software

Job description

Cary, NC (Raleigh Area) · Heavy civil projects across Virginia & North Carolina

The Opportunity

Step into a senior seat with a family-owned heavy civil contractor that’s growing — and busy. You’ll own the estimates on civil projects from $1M to $35M across Virginia and North Carolina: highways, earthwork, bridges, and utilities that actually get built. This is your chance to put your name on the numbers that win the work, mentor the next group of estimators, and grow with a company that backs its people and isn’t going anywhere.

Why You’ll Want This Role

• Real variety and scale — $1M to $35M heavy civil work, never the same job twice
• Your estimates win the work — high-visibility impact, not a back-office cog
• A clear path up — lead and mentor junior estimators as a senior on the team
• A stable, family-owned company that’s growing — and treats people like it
• Strong benefits and competitive pay (details below)

What You’ll Do

• Read and interpret bid documents and plans to build accurate, competitive estimates
• Perform quantity takeoffs from civil construction plans and documents
• Define project scope and identify the disciplines and subcontractor roles needed
• Evaluate DBE participation to ensure project goals are met
• Spot constructability issues and value-engineering opportunities early
• Coordinate pre-bid activities and inquiries with the owner
• Develop and review project estimates and schedules ($1M–$35M)
• Build and deliver complete project bid packages
• Provide direction and mentorship to junior estimators

What You’ll Bring

• 4–7 years of experience as a civil construction estimator
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field
• Working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications
• Proficiency with HeavyBid or comparable estimating software

Bonus Points

• Hands‑on experience with heavy highway, earthwork, bridge, and utility work
• Prior work with NCDOT and/or VDOT

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on your skills and experience
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• 120 hours of paid time off in your first year, plus 8 paid holidays and a personal floating holiday
• A family‑owned culture where good work gets noticed — and more

Schedule & Travel

• Some local travel; reliable personal transportation needed