Senior Estimator
Job in
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28245, USA
Listed on 2026-07-09
Listing for:
CMC Partners
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-09
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Building & Residential Construction -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead it's estimating department. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years of civil construction estimating experience, with a focus on heavy civil, site work, utilities, drainage systems, and road construction. This role is crucial to preparing accurate, competitive bids and supporting project success from concept through contract award.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare detailed cost estimates for site and heavy civil projects ranging from $2 million to $20 million.
- Estimate self-performed work, including labor, equipment, and material costs.
- Review and interpret drawings to produce accurate conceptual, schematic, and final contract estimates.
- Identify construction risks, site conditions, constructability issues, and propose solutions.
- Recommend value-engineering options to optimize project costs.
- Collaborate with leadership and operations teams to pursue strategic projects and prepare competitive bid proposals.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
- Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction (site work, utilities, drainage, and roadwork)
- Prior experience estimating for a general contractor is required
- Strong knowledge of grading and utility estimating for projects such as site development, industrial complexes, commercial developments, mining reclamation, overburden removal, and general site work
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Experience with Agtek, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, CAD, or similar takeoff/modeling software
- Familiarity with HCSS or B2W Estimating Software is a plus
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and Adobe
- Competitive base salary with performance incentives
- Career growth potential with a stable, respected civil contractor
- Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure and site development projects
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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