The Fordy Group ยท 17 hours ago
Estimator
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expThe Fordy Group is partnered with a well-established heavy civil construction firm specializing in highway, bridge, and DOT infrastructure projects. They are seeking an experienced Civil Construction Estimator to support their growing backlog of public works projects by producing accurate and competitive cost estimates.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Ellis Hobson
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed and competitive cost estimates for highway, bridge, and DOT construction projects
Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and contract requirements to define accurate scopes of work
Perform detailed quantity take-offs for earthwork, roadway, utilities, drainage, structures, paving, and concrete
Analyse production rates, means and methods, labour, equipment, and material costs
Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions, access, logistics, and potential risks
Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier pricing
Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and engineers to develop bid strategies and value-engineering ideas
Support bid reviews, clarifications, and post-bid negotiations
Maintain and update estimating databases, historical cost data, unit pricing, and production rates
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience estimating heavy civil construction projects
Strong experience with highway, bridge, roadway, and DOT-funded work
In-depth knowledge of civil/sitework, including excavation, grading, utilities, drainage, and concrete
Proficiency with estimating and take-off software such as HeavyBid, Bluebeam, Agtek, Civil 3D, or similar
Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple bids and meet tight deadlines
Preferred
Experience working on state DOT, municipal, or federally funded infrastructure projects
Familiarity with prevailing wage requirements and DOT compliance standards
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Benefits
Market leading compensation package commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact highway and bridge projects
Long-term career growth with a stable and respected heavy civil contractor
Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development and training
Company
The Fordy Group
The Fordy Group are a specialist retained search organisation built on 30+ years experience between the co-founders.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase