SST Direct

Civil Estimator

Columbia, SC - Full Time

Seeking an experienced Estimator in Columbia, SC. This position involves reviewing project plans and specifications, determining material, labor, and equipment costs, and developing detailed cost estimates for projects including roads, bridges, utilities, and site development. The Estimator will collaborate with engineers, contractors, and clients to evaluate project scope, identify potential risks, and ensure accurate budgeting and competitive bidding.

Salary: $100K - $140K (Based on Experience)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Industry: Heavy Civil Construction, Grading, Utilities, Demolition
Benefits:
  • 90 percent employer-paid health insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Vision and dental coverage
  • Paid time off
  • $25K life insurance policy
  • $60 monthly cell phone reimbursement
  • Paid mileage for site visits
Project Types:
  • Site development
  • Industrial and commercial development
  • Utilities and infrastructure
  • Mining reclamation and overburden removal
  • Demolition and general site work
Key Responsibilities for Civil Estimator:
  • Estimate self-performed work, including labor, equipment, and material costs
  • Prepare project estimates ranging from $500,000 to $20,000,000, including change orders
  • Solicit, review, and prioritize material and subcontractor quotations for management review
  • Assess site exposures and construction risks and incorporate cost analyses into estimates
  • Develop accurate estimates from conceptual, schematic, and final contract drawings
  • Identify constructability issues and value-engineering alternatives
  • Prepare construction handoff packages and assist field teams with takeoff, subcontractor and vendor pricing, and cost strategies
Required Skills and Experience for Civil Estimator:
  • 4-year Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent
  • Experience estimating for a Heavy Civil Contractor
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project or Primavera, Excel, Word, and Adobe
  • Experienced in estimating grading, utilities and demolition *required
  • Typical projects are site development, industrial, commercial development, utilities, mining reclamation, overburden removal, demolition and general site work.
  • Valid driver’s license

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume for immediate consideration.
For faster response, text "Estimator" to 321-418-6672
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