Civil Construction Estimator Construction Base Salary ...

Civil Construction Estimator - Construction - Base Salary to 110k/year - Columbia, SC AllSearch Recruiting is searching for a Civil Construction Estimator for our client in Columbia, SC. The Civil Construction Estimator will have 3+ years of civil construction estimating experience, will work onsite and will focus on heavy civil construction, site work, underground utilities, drainage systems, and roadway development. Responsibilities: Prepare competitive cost estimates for site development and heavy civil construction projects including grading, excavation, utilities, drainage, and roadway work. Estimate projects typically ranging from $500k to $10M, ensuring accurate cost projections and competitive bid submissions. Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing for self-performed work, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor scopes. Analyze construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents to develop comprehensive estimates for all phases of site construction. Develop conceptual, schematic, and final contract estimates, adjusting scope and pricing as additional project information becomes available. Evaluate site conditions, construction risks, and logistical constraints and incorporate these factors into cost projections and bid strategies. Identify potential constructability challenges during the preconstruction phase and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and reduce risk. Collaborate with project management, operations, and field teams to ensure estimates align with actual construction methods, production rates, and equipment capabilities. Research and recommend value engineering opportunities to improve project efficiency and cost effectiveness while maintaining quality standards. Maintain organized documentation of takeoffs, assumptions, subcontractor pricing, and supporting estimate data for internal review and project handoff. Communicate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors to obtain pricing, clarify scopes, and support successful bid preparation. Qualifications: 3+ years of experience estimating civil construction or site development projects for a construction GC. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Experience estimating grading, underground utilities, drainage systems, and general site development projects. Ability to interpret civil plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bid documents with strong attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe for estimate development, bid documentation, and reporting. Experience with takeoff and modeling software such as Agtek, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, AutoCAD, or similar platforms. Ability to travel occasionally to project sites within South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia as needed. Compensation:  Base salary in the 90k - 110k/year range 401k available with a 4% match. 90% of the health insurance costs for employees. dental, vision, voluntary life, short-term disability Estimators will be paid mileage if any travel to jobsites is required. (Very rare) 2 weeks of PTO after a 90-day probationary period. PTO increases with time employed. Annual bonus is tied to the company and the individual’s performance. /#INDALL Compensation: $110,000 per year

Created: 2026-03-12