Civil Estimator

Job Description About Role Our company is a privately owned company specializing in water and sewer installation, storm drainage, and roadway construction in South Carolina. The Civil Estimator prepares competitive cost estimates and bid proposals for civil construction and site development projects, evaluating project costs, risks, subcontractor proposals, and materials while supporting project handoffs and execution. Responsibilities Review project plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, permits, and bid documents. Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, utilities, drainage, paving, concrete, and other site development work. Prepare detailed cost estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, trucking, and overhead. Request, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations. Prepare accurate bid proposals, estimate summaries, clarifications, qualifications, exclusions, and scope reviews. Assess project risks, site conditions, constructability concerns, and value engineering opportunities. Develop production rates and equipment utilization assumptions to support accurate estimating. Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Operations teams on estimating strategies and project handoffs. Maintain estimating databases, vendor pricing, labor and equipment costs, and historical project cost records. Support contract negotiations, change order pricing, budget development, project turnover, and continuous improvement of estimate accuracy. Qualification Required Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, or a related field preferred. Minimum of 3 years of estimating experience in civil construction, site development, heavy civil, or utility construction Strong understanding of earthwork, grading, underground utilities, paving, and site development construction methods Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and technical documents Experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing detailed construction estimates Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel Strong mathematical and analytical skills Excellent organizational and time management abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods Ability to review large plan sets and construction documents Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds Ability to travel to project sites and attend meetings as needed Ability to navigate active construction sites during site visits Preferred Experience estimating commercial, residential, municipal, industrial, and public infrastructure projects Proficiency with estimating software such as HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, Bid2Win, Bluebeam, Planswift, or similar platforms Knowledge of GPS machine control, earthwork modeling, and takeoff software Experience with subcontractor procurement and contract review Familiarity with project scheduling software Professional certifications related to construction estimating or project management Benefits The company covers more than 80% of employee medical insurance costs. Company-paid life insurance. Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays. 401(k) plan Profit sharing.