Senior/Lead Estimator

Senior Heavy Civil Estimator

Cary, NC (Raleigh Area) · Heavy civil projects across Virginia & North Carolina

The Opportunity

Step into a senior seat with a family-owned heavy civil contractor that’s growing — and busy. You’ll own the estimates on civil projects from $1M to $35M across Virginia and North Carolina: highways, earthwork, bridges, and utilities that actually get built. This is your chance to put your name on the numbers that win the work, mentor the next group of estimators, and grow with a company that backs its people and isn’t going anywhere.

Why You’ll Want This Role

• Real variety and scale — $1M to $35M heavy civil work, never the same job twice

• Your estimates win the work — high-visibility impact, not a back-office cog

• A clear path up — lead and mentor junior estimators as a senior on the team

• A stable, family-owned company that’s growing — and treats people like it

• Strong benefits and competitive pay (details below)

What You’ll Do

• Read and interpret bid documents and plans to build accurate, competitive estimates

• Perform quantity takeoffs from civil construction plans and documents

• Define project scope and identify the disciplines and subcontractor roles needed

• Evaluate DBE participation to ensure project goals are met

• Spot constructability issues and value-engineering opportunities early

• Coordinate pre-bid activities and inquiries with the owner

• Develop and review project estimates and schedules ($1M–$35M)

• Build and deliver complete project bid packages

• Provide direction and mentorship to junior estimators

What You’ll Bring

•4–7 years of experience as a civil construction estimator

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field

• Working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications

• Proficiency with HeavyBid or comparable estimating software

Bonus Points

• Hands-on experience with heavy highway, earthwork, bridge, and utility work

• Prior work with NCDOT and/or VDOT

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on your skills and experience

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance

•401(k) with a 4% company match

•120 hours of paid time off in your first year, plus 8 paid holidays and a personal floating holiday

• FSA program

• A family-owned culture where good work gets noticed — and more

Schedule & Travel

• Full-time, Monday–Friday (occasional weekend work during busy bid cycles)

• Some local travel; reliable personal transportation needed