Construction Estimator

a growing heavy civil construction firm in the Sandhills Region of Moore County, NC, is seeking a Civil Projects Estimator to support its expanding public works division. This is a high-impact role focused on sitework and civil infrastructure projects, offering the opportunity to help scale a 30M and growing civil operation within a stable, family-owned organization.Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect.What You'll Do as the Civil Projects Estimator:Prepare detailed cost estimates for public works and civil sitework projects ranging from 1M to 30MPerform quantity takeoffs and analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documentsSolicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricingDevelop scopes of work and identify constructability and value engineering opportunitiesSupport bid day activities and provide final pricing recommendationsParticipate in pre-bid meetings and coordinate inquiries with clientsAssist with estimate handoffs to project management teamsMaintain cost databases and track historical job cost dataCollaborate closely with business development, project management, and executive leadershipVisit active jobsites to stay connected to field operations and improve future estimatesMust-Haves as the Civil Projects Estimator:4+ years of civil or sitework estimating experienceStrong knowledge of earthwork, wet utilities, excavation, grading, and related civil scopesAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings and specificationsExperience using estimating software such as HeavyBid or equivalentProficiency with AGTEK, Bluebeam, Excel, Outlook, and WordAbility to analyze subcontractor pricing and self-perform productivityStrong mathematical and analytical skillsAbility to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet deadlinesExperience tracking job costs and maintaining cost databasesNice-to-Haves as the Civil Projects Estimator:Engineering degree or construction-related degreeExperience with public works contracts and DBE participation requirementsFamiliarity with groundwater control, deep foundations, or excavation support systemsExperience supporting change orders and value engineering effortsInterest in growing with a scaling civil divisionOur Client Offers:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 75% employer-paid premiums for employees$80K-$115K Base Salary + 10%-12% EOY Bonus401k with 3% match3 Weeks PTO + Paid HolidaysCell Phone AllowanceCareer-based training and long-term growth opportunityOpen-door leadership and collaborative team cultureOpportunity to help shape the future of a rapidly growing civil divisionThis is an in-person role based in Southern Pines, NC. The company values preparation, professionalism, and teamwork. Meetings are purposeful and efficient, and team members are expected to come prepared and contribute thoughtfully. xijylhu Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Created: 2026-03-28