Senior Heavy Civil Estimator

Tucker Paving, Inc.; Winter Haven, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401K retirement

Competitive wages

PTO

Job summary

Tucker Paving, Inc. in Winter Haven, FL seeks a Senior Estimator to lead civil site cost estimation, review project scope, and prepare competitive bid proposals.

You will conduct quantity takeoffs, evaluate subcontractor pricing, assess risks, and guide Estimators and JR Estimators to ensure timely, accurate bids. The role collaborates with project teams, managers, and clients to develop bid strategies and cost-saving measures, while ensuring high-quality bid submissions for Earthworks,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in construction estimating, preferably in heavy civil construction, earthwork, roadway, drainage, and utilities; senior estimator role includes mentoring estimators and junior estimators.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, civil site development; ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, specs, and project docs.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, bid preparation, subcontractor/vendor pricing, and proposal development.
• Experience with estimating software B2W Estimate, Agtek Gradework, Planswift and Office Suite.
• Ability to manage, mentor, and review work of Estimators and Junior Estimators.
• Strong problem-solving skills to evaluate costs, risks, and project requirements.
• Excellent communication with project teams, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and leadership.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in quantities, pricing, scope, and estimates.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project scope by reviewing blueprints, specs, and docs to understand full scope.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for earthworks, roadways, drainage, and utilities using estimating software.
• Solicit and evaluate bids; collect quotes to ensure competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop bid strategies and cost-saving measures.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive cost estimates and bid proposals.
• Identify and assess risks like weather, material shortages, or site conditions.
• Attend kickoff, site visits, and pre-bid meetings.
• Input takeoffs into B2W to create pay items and adjust labor/quantities.
• Review subcontractor and vendor pricing for scope coverage and accuracy.
• Adjust indirect costs, overhead and profit.
• Print and review proposals, soil reports, RFIs with management.
• Schedule and conduct bid reviews with management and estimating team.
• Finalize bids and file in project folders.
• Follow up with customers within 48 hours after bid submission.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Attention to Detail

Mentoring

Project Collaboration

Tools

B2W Estimate

Agtek Gradework

Planswift

Office Suite

Job description

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Full Time Winter Haven, FL, US

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Earthwork, Roadway, Drainage, Utilities
Reports To: Chief Estimator: Coach and Quality Assurance
FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

The Senior Estimator is responsible for leading civil site construction cost estimation, analyzing project scope, preparing competitive bid proposals, and collaborating across project teams. This role involves conducting quantity takeoffs, evaluating subcontractor pricing, assessing project risks, and assisting in managing estimators to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality bid submissions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze project scope: Review blueprints, technical specifications, and other project documentation to understand the full scope of work.
• Perform quantity takeoffs: Accurately measure and quantify the amount of materials, labor, and equipment needed to complete the Earthworks, Roadways, Drainage, and Utilities. This step is often supported by specialized estimating software (B2W Estimate, Agtek Gradework, Planswift, & Office Suite).
• Solicit and evaluate bids: Collect and compare quotes from subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing for all aspects of the project.
• Collaborate with project teams: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to develop bid strategies, present findings, and make recommendations for cost‑saving measures or risk mitigation.
• Prepare and submit proposals: Assemble all gathered data into a comprehensive and well‑organized cost estimate and bid proposal for clients or bidding competitions.
• Identify and assess risks: Factor potential project variables, such as weather delays, material shortages, or difficult site conditions, into the estimate.
• Attend Comprehensive Kickoff Meeting
• Conduct Site Visit and Attend Pre Bid Meetings
• Assign Takeoff to with Estimator/JR Estimator
• Review All Takeoffs with Estimator/JR Estimator checking for accuracy
• Review RFI's With Estimator/JR Estimator before sending
• Input Takeoff into B2W to create pay items adjust labor and quantities
• Review Input subcontractor pricing ensuring scope coverage and accuracy
• Review Input vendor pricing ensuring scope coverage and accuracy
• Request any additional pricing needs by subs or vendors
• Input pricing for any items/task not included in the vendor/sub comparison tool
• Adjust indirect cost, overhead and profit
• Print proposal, calculations, soil report, RFI Answers, and any other pertinent information to review with chief estimator & Precon Manager
• Schedule Bid Review with Management
• Conduct Bid Review with management & estimating team
• Adjust bid as required by management team
• Print Proposal and Calculation and put in project folder
• Review Sod and Concrete Exhibit match scope in proposal
• Place all correspondence, quotes, and information in project folder
• Negotiate with customers on any changes needed to balance bids
• Provide award for a project or a letter of intent to the senior and chief estimator
• Conduct a handoff meeting with the PM team
• Assist in change orders as needed (Overlays,Earthworks,Pricing)
• Attend Project Review Meeting After Job in Completed
• Send Proposal, Sod Exhibit, and Concrete Exhibit to Customer
• Deliver Bids as Needed for Bid Openings
• Attend Bid Openings and record results of the project
• Follow up with customer within 48 Hours after bid was provided
• Log Bid on Bid Schedule
• Update Status of Bids as new information is provided

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 5+ years of proven experience in construction estimating, preferably in heavy civil construction, earthwork, roadway, drainage, and utilities. As a Senior Estimator, the ability to manage, mentor, and support Estimators and Junior Estimators is required
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, civil site development, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications, and project documents.
• Estimating Skills: Experience with quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, bid preparation, subcontractor/vendor pricing, and proposal development.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with estimating and takeoff software such as B2W Estimate, Agtek Gradework, Planswift, and Office Suite.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to manage, mentor, and review the work of Estimators and Junior Estimators.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to evaluate costs, risks, and project requirements.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with project teams, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and leadership.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to ensure accuracy in quantities, pricing, scope, and final estimates.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work on uneven surfaces.
• Able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner and actively listen to our clients and their needs.

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401K retirement
• Competitive hourly wages
• PTO

Company Culture

Join a fun, family‑oriented company that prioritizes internal growth and offers opportunities to build a rewarding career. We foster a supportive environment where you can create a better future for yourself.

Tucker Paving, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.