Senior Heavy Civil Estimator

Senior Heavy Civil Estimator – Earthwork & Site DevelopmentBaton Rouge, LA | Onsite$110,000–$140,000+ baseRelocation assistance available

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
We are partnering with a rapidly growing heavy civil contractor seeking an experienced Senior Heavy Civil Estimator to join its estimating team in Baton Rouge.
This is a strong opportunity for an estimator who knows dirt, earthwork, grading, excavation, clearing, site development, and heavy civil construction and wants to join a company with a significant project pipeline and continued long-term growth.
The company performs complex civil construction and site preparation work throughout the U.S., supporting public infrastructure, utilities, energy providers, and private-sector clients. Projects range from smaller fast-turn civil packages to large, complex projects approaching $100M.
What You'll Be EstimatingThe work is heavily focused on:Earthwork and mass excavationSite development and site preparationClearing and grubbingGrading and aggregatesTemporary and permanent roadwaysUnderground/civil utility scopesConcrete and civil site packagesGreenfield developmentGreenfield electrical substation site workPublic and private heavy civil projects
Typical projects average approximately $500K–$5M, although the overall project portfolio can range from approximately $25K to $100M.
What You'll DoYou'll take ownership of estimates from initial plan review through final proposal while working closely with project management, operations, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.Responsibilities will include:Review plans, specifications, drawings, and site conditions to develop complete estimatesPerform detailed quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, excavation, aggregates, site preparation, and related civil scopesBuild labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and production costsDevelop turnkey estimates and competitive bid proposalsSolicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricingIdentify project risks, constructability concerns, and cost-saving opportunitiesDevelop preliminary schedules and execution plansParticipate in bid reviews and project strategy discussionsSupport both public and private bids, including projects involving bonding, prevailing wage, and DBE requirementsManage multiple active estimates and deadlines simultaneouslyProvide estimating and cost insight during project planning and handoffThis is a high-volume estimating environment, so the right person will be comfortable prioritizing multiple opportunities and moving efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.
What We're Looking ForApproximately 5–10+ years of heavy civil estimating experienceStrong hands-on experience estimating earthwork, dirt, grading, excavation, and site developmentExperience estimating meaningful heavy civil project scopes, ideally in the $3M–$5M+ rangeStrong understanding of civil construction means, methods, production rates, labor, materials, and equipmentAbility to read and interpret civil plans, drawings, specifications, and bid documentsExperience developing estimates from takeoff through final proposalComfortable working in a fast-paced estimating environment with multiple concurrent bidsStrong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skillsSoftwareExperience with HCSS HeavyBid is strongly preferred. xzbcwsv Similar heavy civil estimating platforms will also be considered.Additional tools used include:HCSS / HeavyBidAGTEKBluebeamMicrosoft Project and/or PrimaveraMicrosoft Office