Civil Estimator

Post Date

Jul 17, 2025

Location

Lexington,
South Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

29073
US
Sep 17, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Civil Engineering

Req #

CHS-789251

Pay Rate

$75k - $125k (estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking a Civil Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for civil construction projects. This includes analyzing project plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to determine labor, material, and time requirements. The estimator collaborates closely with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure cost effective and timely project delivery.


Position Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Prepare detailed cost estimates for earthwork grading, drainage, utilities, concrete, roadways, and other civil scopes.
Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, and bid documents.
Collaborate with stakeholders and assist in cost saving strategies to develop a budget for the project.
Develop and maintain good relationships with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors.
Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing using estimating software.
Manage projects; Oversee and document all aspects of the estimating and bid process.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits and client presentations.
Coordinate with project managers to develop construction schedules and budgets.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple bids simultaneously.

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Required Skills & Experience

Required and Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years of Civil Estimator experience required
- Experience with earthworks, grading, stormwater, utilities
Experience with various estimating programs, AutoCAD, Agtek, Bid 2 Win, Heavybid, Heavyjob or similar estimating platform is required.
Experience interpreting and reading civil plans, specifications and performing take offs is required.
Excellent communication skills.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Start to finish estimation doing independent take-offs

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.