Sr. Estimator - Preconstruction

Georgia Development Partners; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

ESOP ownership

401(k) matching

Health, dental & vision

Short-term disability

Generous PTO & holidays

Job summary

Georgia Development Partners is seeking a skilled Estimator to lead site development bids from plan review through final submission in the Atlanta area.

The role focuses on grading, earthwork, utilities, and flat work estimates, leveraging AGTEK for dirt models and optimizing pricing with leadership to improve profitability and win regional work.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5–10 years estimating heavy civil and full site development projects.
• Education: 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 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.

Skills

Estimating experience

Bid management

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

AGTEK

HCSS HeavyBid

OST

Job description

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: 5–10 years estimating heavy civil and full site development projects.
• Education: Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred; equivalent field experience considered.

Required Skills

• Software: Strong 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 -

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