Civil Estimator

Civil Estimator - Midlands SC

A growing and well-established privately owned construction company is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to join its team in the Upstate South Carolina market. This is an opportunity to play a key role in estimating and securing profitable civil construction projects while working closely with company leadership and operations.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of civil construction estimating experience and a strong understanding of earthwork, grading, underground utilities, water/sewer, storm drainage, roadway construction, and site development.

What You'll Do

• Prepare detailed and competitive estimates for civil construction and site development projects.
• Review plans, specifications, bid documents, geotechnical reports, and project requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, utilities, drainage, paving, concrete, and erosion control.
• Develop estimates for labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, trucking, and other project costs.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Analyze project risks, site conditions, constructability, and potential value-engineering opportunities.
• Prepare bid proposals, clarifications, qualifications, exclusions, and estimate summaries.
• Develop production rates and equipment utilization assumptions.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as needed.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Operations to develop estimating strategies.
• Assist with project turnover, contract negotiations, change order pricing, and budget development.
• Maintain current pricing, production rates, historical cost data, and estimating records.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of estimating experience in civil construction, site development, heavy civil, or utility construction.
• Strong understanding of earthwork, grading, underground utilities, water/sewer, storm drainage, and roadway construction.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and developing detailed construction estimates.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Experience

Experience with estimating platforms such as:

• HCSS HeavyBid
• AGTEK
• Bluebeam
• PlanSwift
• Bid2Win
• Similar civil estimating/takeoff software

Experience with GPS machine control, earthwork modeling, subcontractor procurement, project scheduling, and municipal/public infrastructure projects is also a plus.

What You'll Get

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Employer-paid medical coverage of 80%+
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) match: 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%
• Profit sharing
• Opportunity to grow with an established and expanding organization
• Collaborative environment with direct exposure to company leadership and operations

Interested?

If you're an experienced civil estimator looking for an opportunity to take on meaningful projects and grow with a successful construction organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or reach out directly to learn more about the opportunity.