Senior Project Estimator (Heavy Civil)
Smyrna, GA
Job Overview
This role is situated within our Heavy Civil Division, which provides turn-key management for all construction phases – serving our internal operating divisions (Plant, Pipe, Trenchless) and external clients. As a high-visibility position, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of complex, multi-million-dollar hard bids.
You will lead the pre-construction process from initial takeoff through to a comprehensive top-to-bottom breakdown and formal presentation to executive leadership, including the Director of Heavy Civil, VP of Plant/Heavy Civil, and the CEO/President.
Project Focus Areas:
- Deep foundations and deep excavation
- Complex underground utilities and shoring
- Water/Wastewater treatment plants and pump stations
- Multi-level underground and elevated structures
Technical Requirements & Standards
- Pre-construction Vision: Proven ability to manage the full pre-construction lifecycle, “building the job” from scratch with a focus on project-specific logistics and execution strategies.
- Structural & Civil Analysis: Exceptional ability to interpret and analyze civil, pipe, and structural drawings, plans, and specifications across all associated scopes.
- AGTEK Mastery: Advanced proficiency and mastery of AGTEK is a core requirement for earthwork and underground visualization.
- Systems Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Bluebeam for digital takeoffs.
- Market Navigation: Proven ability to evaluate and negotiate competitive proposals from subcontractors and vendors while navigating regional price fluctuations across the Southeast.
Qualifications & Expectations
- Specialized Experience: Direct experience estimating heavy civil scopes, specifically: deep excavation, underground infrastructure, shoring, heavy utility, and Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP).
- Field Operations: Prior experience as a Project Manager (or a deep technical understanding of PM challenges) is highly valued to ensure estimates reflect field realities.
- Location: Must be able to work full-time in-office at our Smyrna, GA headquarters.
- Compliance: Authorized to work in the US; ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and physical.
Join a culture of excellence where your leadership defines our success. Bring your vision to the forefront of heavy civil construction.