Senior Estimator / Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction

Join a Growing Heavy Civil Contractor

Targeted HR Consulting is partnering with a well-established heavy civil construction company seeking an experienced Senior Estimator / Estimator to join its growing team in Columbia, South Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with a strong background in heavy civil construction, site development, utilities, drainage, and roadway projects who is looking for long-term career growth with a stable organization.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of estimating experience with a heavy civil general contractor and possess the ability to accurately estimate a wide variety of self-performed site development projects.

Please note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Relocation is not provided for this role. 

About the Company

This established heavy civil contractor specializes in a diverse range of projects including:

• Heavy civil site development
• Infrastructure improvements
• Mass excavation
• Site preparation and grading
• Underground utilities
• Drainage systems
• Landfill construction
• Mining and reclamation projects

Projects serve commercial, industrial, municipal, and mining clients throughout the region.

Why You'll Want to Work Here

• Performance bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-provided computer
• Strong backlog of work with a healthy project pipeline extending beyond one year
• Stable, well-organized company with engaged leadership
• Excellent training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities
• Proven history of promoting from within
• Company culture that values work-life balance
• Limited travel within South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia
• Mileage reimbursement for approved business use of a personal vehicle

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates for heavy civil construction projects ranging from approximately $500,000 to $10 million
• Estimate grading, underground utilities, drainage, site development, mining reclamation, overburden removal, and related heavy civil work
• Develop labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor pricing for self-performed work
• Review plans, specifications, and bid documents
• Produce conceptual, schematic, and final contract estimates
• Evaluate construction risks and incorporate them into pricing strategies
• Identify constructability concerns and value engineering opportunities
• Collaborate with project management, operations, engineers, and clients throughout the bidding process
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction
• Experience working for a heavy civil or site development general contractor
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred; Associate's degree or equivalent experience will also be considered
• Strong understanding of grading, utilities, drainage, roads, excavation, and site development
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Experience

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• AGTEK
• Trimble Business Center
• Carlson
• AutoCAD or similar takeoff/modeling software
• B2W Estimate (Bid2Win)
• HCSS HeavyBid or comparable estimating software

Apply Today

If you're looking for an opportunity to join a respected heavy civil contractor with a strong project backlog, outstanding leadership, and excellent long-term career potential, we'd like to hear from you.

Targeted HR Consulting is conducting the search on behalf of our confidential client. Qualified applicants will be contacted to discuss the opportunity in greater detail.