Senior Estimator

Overview

HGC is seeking a Senior Estimator who thrives in preconstruction and knows how to turn complex site development plans into clear, competitive pricing. This role goes beyond numbers—you’ll help shape project strategy, identify early risks, and influence how work is built before it ever hits the field. You’ll partner closely with operations, leadership, and clients to support smart decisions and winning bids.

• Own the Bid – Lead the estimating process for site development projects from initial review through final bid.
• Relationship & Communication – Manage workload and communication so all clients, teammates, subs and vendors receive accurate information throughout the pre-construction and construction process while developing and maintaining strong client, subcontractor, and supplier relationships.
• Critical Thinker – Ability to assess site exposures/construction risks and process and coordinate test digs. Analyze project data, costs, and identify potential construction issues and reflect these in an estimate.
• Value Engineer – Assist Project team in developing options and alternate pricing above and beyond the project plans when needed.
• Project Leader – Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents to identify scope, risks and opportunities using HGC’s Project Team Process. Able to conduct meetings, and mentor and coach estimators.

• Earthwork, Grading and Excavation (classified and unclassified)
• Erosion Control
• Underground Utilities (water, sewer, storm drainage)
• Fine Grading
• Paving, Concrete and site improvements

• HCSS Heavy Bid – Estimating Software
• Agtek Programs – Grade works – Earthwork, Site & Utility Take Off Software
• Microsoft Project and/or Power Project – Scheduling Software
• Bluebeam and/or Adobe – Plan reading and creation of exhibits to relay important information
• Microsoft Suite

• Competitive Pay (based on experience)
• Medical Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Dental, Vision & Life Insurances
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Bereavement & Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee Owned Company (ESOP)
• Weekly Pay
• Free Training Programs at the HGC Academy
• CAT Simulators
• Classroom Training
• Professional Development
• Safety Training
• First Aid Training

HGC operates in a 65-mile radius from Charlotte, North Carolina. By applying for this position, you acknowledge our operation radius and understand your commute could reach up to one (1) hour. Teammates are asked to move job sites as project needs change and occasionally report to the HGC Academy for training. All applicants to whom a conditional offer of employment is made shall undergo and pass a pre-employment screening including drug test, background check, and a fit for duty exam prior to beginning work.

HGC is a drug-free workplace.

HGC is an industry-recognized, award-winning provider of construction services driven by our commitment to providing quality turn-key sitework packages for large industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Voted one of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2019 and  as well as the Charlotte Observer’s Top Workplaces from , we strive to provide a friendly work environment that encourages productivity while promoting teamwork, education, safety and the well-being of our teammates on every level.

HGC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against age, race, religion, color, disability, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran, genetic information, status or any other basis prohibited by law. HGC is a drug-free workplace.