Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Estimator – Lead Civil, Infrastructure, and Site Development Estimating Job Overview

• Company:
  Earth Co Construction
• Salary/Pay Rate: $60,000 - $80,000 per year (Based on experience) plus bonus opportunities
• Location:
  
  Johns Island, SC / Tri-County Area
• Job/
  
  Employment Type:
  
  Full Time
• Project Scope:
  Commercial, Industrial, Government, or Federal
• Mandatory Licences &
  
  Certifications:
  
  None Required

You will serve as a vital financial and technical leader, driving the accurate budgeting and competitive bidding of high-impact civil construction projects. This role grants you the professional autonomy to control project estimates from inception to award while collaborating closely with senior operations teams. You will thrive in a tight-knit corporate culture where individual contributions are recognized and your professional growth is fully backed by leadership.

• Formulate comprehensive project budgets and competitive bids for civil, industrial, and federal site development infrastructure.
• Analyze complex engineering blueprints, geotechnical reports, and site specifications to identify precise project material quantities.
• Compute detailed material, labor, equipment, and logistical cost structures utilizing advanced civil construction estimation platforms.
• Coordinate directly with general contractors, project developers, and vendor networks to secure optimal material and subcontract pricing.
• Mitigate financial risks by identifying technical ambiguities or discrepancies within construction bid documents prior to submission.
• Maintain structured, accurate historical bidding logs and estimation databases to support long-term company forecasting efforts.

• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience estimating civil construction, heavy earthwork, and infrastructure projects.
• Proven proficiency in interpreting detailed engineering schematics, topographical drawings, and public works specifications.
• Strong technical capability in quantitative material takeoffs and commercial construction software workflows.
• Demonstrated capability to work independently with minimal oversight to meet strict bid submission deadlines.

• Advanced technical training or industry certifications related to heavy civil estimating and construction management.
• Background in evaluating and estimating complex municipal utilities, grading, and federal site development layouts.
• History of establishing profitable, long-term working relationships with regional general contractors and private developers.

• Weekly pay cycle with overtime potential and fixed performance bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with comprehensive employer matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off allocation including scheduled holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Direct access to paid corporate training and safety certifications including OSHA and Fall Protection programs.
• Generous relocation assistance available for qualified candidates and a structured employee referral program.
• Active schedule of company-sponsored events within a supportive, family-oriented small business work environment.

Earth Co Construction is a premier civil and heavy construction firm focused on quality and building lasting relationships with General Contractors and Developers. We maintain a family feel by staying under 75 employees, ensuring every single team member is recognized as a vital name, not an anonymous corporate number. Learn more about our long-term trajectory and collaborative operating structure at

Earth Co Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.