Senior Sitework & Utilities Estimator - Heavy Civil Bids

W3Global; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; AUD 128,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Fuel reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Professional development assistance

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Sitework & Utilities Estimator / Senior Estimator with strong heavy civil estimating experience, particularly in earthwork and underground utilities. The role covers full estimating, bid submission, and turnover processes across multiple projects.

The candidate will review plans, perform takeoffs, develop complete self-performed estimates, and engage with subcontractors for quotes. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Heavy civil construction estimating experience.
• Experience with earthwork and utility estimating.
• Knowledge of earthwork, storm drainage, water, sewer, base, paving.
• Ability to develop accurate and competitive estimates.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, scopes, and project requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet bid deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications and conduct a detailed page-turn before beginning takeoff.
• Perform comprehensive and accurate quantity takeoffs for earthwork and underground utility scopes.
• Develop complete estimates for self-performed work, including labor, equipment, crew production rates, shrink/swell, undercut, and weather assumptions.
• Identify required subcontractors and vendors and prepare RFQs.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Conduct pre-bid site visits and evaluate site conditions and geotechnical information.
• Prepare complete bid packages and professional proposals.
• Develop clear scopes of work, exclusions, clarifications, and assumptions.
• Participate in customer negotiations and respond to customer questions and requests.
• Follow up on submitted bids until the outcome is determined.
• Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting bid deadlines.
• On awarded projects, finalize the estimate and prepare a turnover package for Preconstruction and project teams.
• Participate in turnover and preconstruction meetings.
• Remain involved with subcontractor/vendor selection and negotiate buyout savings.

Skills

AGTEK

HCSS HeavyBid

Bid2Win

Excel

AutoCAD

Trimble Business Center

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

AGTEK

HCSS HeavyBid

Bid2Win

Excel

AutoCAD

Trimble Business Center

Microsoft Office

Job description

W3Global is seeking a Sitework & Utilities Estimator / Senior Estimator with strong heavy civil estimating experience, particularly in earthwork and underground utilities. The role covers full estimating, bid submission, and turnover processes across multiple projects.

The candidate will review plans, perform takeoffs, develop complete self-performed estimates, and engage with subcontractors for quotes. Travel to project sites may be required.