Senior Estimator

4 weeks ago

Raleigh, United States Heavy Civil Construction Full time

Are you an experienced estimator who is looking to be part of a collaborative, and successful team in the Raleigh NC Area? Do you enjoy researching new projects, and collectively working with other professionals to build a project before the first shovel breaks the ground?


As a Senior Estimator, you are responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, producing comprehensive estimates, developing bid strategies, managing contracts and subcontracts, providing cost & margin analysis, understanding the complete build scope that is required to successfully bid and win a project.


Required Skills: Estimating experience on large-scale DOT,HHWY,Bridges, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects over $5MIL. HCSS, Heavy Bid, Microsoft Projects or P6.


Location: Raleigh NC Area

Compensation is based upon experience and qualifications.


General Job Duties of a Senior Estimator

  • Responsible for bid administration in preparing full estimates on complex heavy civil work
  • Comprehensive knowledge of means and methods, ability to read and understand build plans and specifications
  • Prepares subcontractor bid packages to be included in bid proposals and communicates addenda and other bid information to subcontractors
  • Coordinates and interface with owners, architects, engineers, project managers and other project team members to resolve any technical matters during planning and development, negotiation, and contract execution
  • Attends Pre-bid meetings, Site visits, pre-construction meetings
  • Performs all stages of an estimate including project selection, estimate organization, take-off, pricing, review, and closeout
  • Assists project management with preconstruction planning, takes part in scheduling meeting and budget meetings when requested
  • Prepare, analyze and maintain accurate quantities and thorough take- off’s from plans and assists project management team when requested during project
  • Develops/utilizes, improves costings methods, and keeps current with estimating software
  • Some flexibility may be needed to potential travel to sites, conferences and working hours outside of usual business hours on occasion
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Skills & Qualification/Education Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years of heavy civil estimating experience Required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or Construction Management, or related field Preferred but not required
  • Estimating experience in relevant heavy civil construction Required
  • Experience: Utilities, Large Sites, infrastructure, bridges, structures, DOT projects over $5MIL
  • Excellent written and verbal communication Skills

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
  • Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on the telephone


Windrose Staffing LLC. was born from a passion wanting to help others succeed in their career goals and assisting companies in finding a great match for construction talent (www.windrosestaffing.com).

We are and we work with Equal Opportunity Employers, related decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

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