Estimator - Division One

Subsurface Construction Company is a leading design-build geotechnical specialty contractor with offices located in Raleigh, NC and Greenville, SC. Specializing in the Southeast region, we design and implement solutions for excavation support and geotechnical construction: earth retention including soil nail walls, soldier pile walls and sheet pile walls, ground anchors, rock bolts, micropiles, and aggregate piers. Since 1995, Subsurface has served as a dedicated partner to civil and geotechnical engineers, general contractors, and owners for excavation support and deep foundations.

We understand that successful projects and enduring relationships are built on a foundation of being responsive, reliable, and fair.

Full-time/Exempt

In this position, you will be responsible for developing strong relationships with local geotechnical consultants, structural engineers, architects, and general contractors. Some specific duties will include:

• Prepare and sell proposals for aggregate piers, support of excavation, and deep foundations.
• Maintain a safe approach to completing work and adhering to the company safety plan.
• Propose safe, constructable, profitable solutions for support of excavation and deep foundation opportunities presented by our customers.
• Approach each opportunity with creativity and an attitude expecting success.
• Develop and budget workable solutions to project-specific challenges.
• Identify and plan for probable issues related to each project.
• Work with our design engineers to develop creative solutions and solve challenging issues.
• Pre-bid job site reconnaissance, as needed.
• Preparation and submission of proposals and attend post-bid interviews.
• Serve as the liaison between the client’s project team and SCC’s operations team.
• Manage your work and personal schedule effectively.
• Maintain 30%-win rate at minimum GP/week budget goal.
• Maintain company win rate and bid profit margin goals.
• Contribute proportionally to the annual bid volume goal.
• Prepare and execute a thorough handoff of successful bids to our operations team.
• Utilize and contribute to the improvement of interdepartmental project handoff processes.
• Aggressively follow up on submitted proposals through the pending process in efforts to promote SCC’s likelihood of award.
• Manage post-bid changes and updates before handoff.
• Develop backup for change order pricing.
• Participate in project progress meetings, as needed.
• Ensure timely and regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of employment.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Heavy Civil Construction or Geotechnical Construction
• BS degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Strong project management experience in general construction, drilling, anchors, micropiles, earth retention, grouting, ground improvement, and excavation.
• Solid understanding of all project contractual requirements and proven experience working effectively as a liaison with Engineers, General Contractors, and Owners.
• In-depth understanding of engineering principles that govern the design of earth retention, ground improvement, and deep foundation systems.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency using Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and Salesforce, typical artificial intelligence models.
• Strong, professional written & verbal communication skills are required.

Day travel and occasional overnight travel required.