Sr. Estimator - Preconstruction

Georgia Development Partners; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance cash bonus

ESOP ownership

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term disability

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Georgia Development Partners, a 100% employee-owned firm, is hiring a Sr. Estimator in Atlanta, GA to lead site development bids from plan review through submission. Expect to manage grading, earthwork, utilities, and related costs, using AGTEK/HCSS tools and strong risk assessment.

The role collaborates with leadership to improve profitability and win regional work, with a competitive base salary, ESOP, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years estimating heavy civil and full site development projects.
• Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred; equivalent field experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead bids: manage complete proposals from takeoff to final package submission.
• Prepare takeoffs: assess accurate grading, earthwork, utility, and flat work quantities.
• Models: build detailed dirt models using AGTEK for earthwork calculations.
• Develop pricing: substantiate production rates, labor needs, and equipment allocations.
• Coordinate vendors: solicit, compare, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Value engineer: review plans, soils reports, and project risks to identify savings.

Skills

Bid management

Cost estimation

Risk assessment

Team coordination

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

AGTEK

HCSS HeavyBid

OST takeoff tooling

Job description

NOW HIRING: SR. ESTIMATOR - Heavy Civil / Site Development | Atlanta, GA | Full-Time

Department: Estimating & Preconstruction | Company: 100% Employee-Owned ESOP

About the Company

For 20+ years, Georgia Development Partners has delivered premier heavy civil and site development work across metro Atlanta. As a 100% employee-owned company, our team members share directly in our success while building high-quality projects with lasting community impact.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Estimator to lead site development bids from plan review through final submission. This role manages grading, excavation, earthwork, utilities, and flat work estimates while partnering with leadership to identify risk, improve profitability, and win key regional work.

Responsibilities

• Lead Bids: Manage complete proposals from takeoff to final package submission.
• Prepare Takeoffs: Assess accurate grading, earthwork, utility, and flat work quantities.
• Models: Build detailed dirt models using AGTEK for accurate earthwork quantity calculations.
• Develop Pricing: Substantiate production rates, labor needs, and equipment allocations.
• Coordinate Vendors: Solicit, compare, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Value Engineer: Review plans, soils reports, and project risks to identify savings.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3-5 years estimating heavy civil and full site development projects.
• Education: Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred; equivalent field experience considered.

Required Skills

• Software: Proficiency with AGTEK, HCSS HeavyBid, OST and related takeoff/estimating tools.
• Market knowledge: Atlanta-area subcontractors, suppliers, and municipal civil codes a plus.

Compensation Package

Compensation Package - Because we are employee-owned, your base salary rewards the impact you make today, while your ESOP shares secure your tomorrow.

• Competitive Annual Base Salary + performance cash Bonus
• Direct ESOP share accumulation as a 100% employee-owned company
• 401(k) matching program
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term disability, generous PTO, and paid holidays