Junior Civil Estimator

Spartan Earthworks, LLC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Civil Estimator to join our preconstruction team in Charlotte, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career construction professional interested in developing a career in civil construction estimating.

About the role

The Junior Civil Estimator will work alongside Spartan's estimating, operations, and leadership teams to assist with quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, project document review, subcontractor and vendor pricing, and preconstruction coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing civil plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, bid documents, and other project information.
• Perform and assist with quantity takeoffs for civil/sitework scopes such as earthwork, grading, utilities, storm drainage, erosion control, and roadwork.
• Assist with developing project estimates, budgets, and bid proposals.
• Solicit and organize subcontractor and vendor pricing and assist with bid comparisons.
• Help identify scope gaps, discrepancies, constructability concerns, and potential cost impacts.
• Assist with reviewing drawing revisions, addenda, and changes during the bidding and construction process.
• Maintain organized estimating files, takeoffs, bid documents, proposals, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with preliminary project schedules, sequencing, and production assumptions.
• Participate in project handoffs from estimating to operations following award.
• Work with project managers and field teams to develop an understanding of actual production rates, costs, and construction methods.
• Maintain bid tracking and other preconstruction reporting.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, subcontractors, project teams, and leadership.
• Continue developing knowledge of civil construction methods, estimating practices, and estimating/takeoff software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Building Sciences, or a related field preferred. Current students nearing graduation may also be considered.
• 0–3 years of construction, estimating, project engineering, internship, co-op, or related experience.
• Basic understanding of construction plans, drawings, specifications, and quantities.
• Interest in civil/site development construction, including earthwork, grading, utilities, storm drainage, erosion control, and roadway construction.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn quantity takeoffs, estimating, bid preparation, and civil construction methods.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AGTEK, HCSS, PlanSwift, or similar construction/estimating software is a plus but not required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to reliably commute or willingness to relocate to Charlotte, NC before starting work (required). Greenville may be considered with commute to Charlotte 2 days per week.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, standard daytime hours; 8 am - 5 pm
• Full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week

Pay

$65,000-$95,000 annually

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance covered for the employee and their children
• 401k with a Safe Harbor match formula of 100% of employee contributions up to 3% of their compensation, then 50% matching contribution of the next 2% of employee's compensation
• Company-paid holidays
• 120 hours paid time off annually

Work Location

Onsite | 1710 Camden Rd, Charlotte, NC 28203

Work Environment

Office-based environment with a business casual dress code. Standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets, are used in this role.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds
• Vision and hearing acuity to perform job duties effectively
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License