Senior Estimator
IDj-7492
Job TypeDirect Hire
Compensation$120000 - $165000 / yr
Heavy Civil Estimator | Raleigh, NC | Competitive Pay + Full Benefits
Numbers are your language. Winning is your goal. If you're the kind of estimator who digs into the details, builds tight bids, and takes pride in landing profitable work — we've got a seat with your name on it.
As a well-established force in transportation, bridge, highway, and heavy civil construction, we're growing our Raleigh team and looking for a sharp Estimator to take on projects ranging from $3M to $45M.
What makes this opportunity stand out:
- A proven organization that pursues the right projects and wins them
- A voice in project selection and execution strategy
- The chance to develop and lead junior estimators
- Top-tier compensation in a market where strong estimators are hard to find
- A full pipeline of work in one of the Southeast's most active construction markets
Your day-to-day:
- Analyze bid documents and interpret civil construction plans
- Execute quantity takeoffs and build out complete project scopes
- Define subcontractor needs, meet DBE goals, and flag constructability concerns
- Uncover value engineering opportunities and manage pre-bid owner coordination
- Build and submit complete bid packages and project schedules
- Guide and support junior team members
- Some local travel required with occasional weekend availability
Your background:
- 4–7 years in civil construction estimating
- Familiarity with DOT work — NCDOT experience highly valued
- Hands-on experience with highway, earthwork, bridge, or utility projects
- Proficiency in HeavyBid or comparable estimating platform
- Degree in construction management or related field a plus
What's in it for you:
- Strong compensation package tailored to your experience
- Full Health, Vision, and Dental coverage
- FSA Program
- 401K with a 4% company match
- 8 holidays plus a floating personal day
- 120 hours of PTO starting year one
