
Civil Estimator SANDHILLS REGION
Trueline, Raleigh, NC, United States
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.
What You’ll Do as the Civil Projects Estimator
Prepare detailed cost estimates for public works and civil sitework projects ranging from 1M to 30M
Perform quantity takeoffs and analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents
Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing
Develop scopes of work and identify constructability and value engineering opportunities
Support bid day activities and provide final pricing recommendations
Participate in pre-bid meetings and coordinate inquiries with clients
Assist with estimate handoffs to project management teams
Maintain cost databases and track historical job cost data
Collaborate closely with business development, project management, and executive leadership
Visit active jobsites to stay connected to field operations and improve future estimates
Must-Haves as the Civil Projects Estimator
4+ years of civil or sitework estimating experience
Strong knowledge of earthwork, wet utilities, excavation, grading, and related civil scopes
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Experience using estimating software such as HeavyBid or equivalent
Proficiency with AGTEK, Bluebeam, Excel, Outlook, and Word
Ability to analyze subcontractor pricing and self-perform productivity
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet deadlines
Experience tracking job costs and maintaining cost databases
Nice-to-Haves as the Civil Projects Estimator
Engineering degree or construction-related degree
Experience with public works contracts and DBE participation requirements
Familiarity with groundwater control, deep foundations, or excavation support systems
Experience supporting change orders and value engineering efforts
Interest in growing with a scaling civil division
Our Client Offers
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 75% employer-paid premiums for employees
$80K–$115K Base Salary + 10%-12% EOY Bonus
401k with 3% match
3 Weeks PTO + Paid Holidays
Cell Phone Allowance
Career-based training and long-term growth opportunity
Open-door leadership and collaborative team culture
Opportunity to help shape the future of a rapidly growing civil division
This 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.
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.
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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.
What You’ll Do as the Civil Projects Estimator
Prepare detailed cost estimates for public works and civil sitework projects ranging from 1M to 30M
Perform quantity takeoffs and analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents
Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing
Develop scopes of work and identify constructability and value engineering opportunities
Support bid day activities and provide final pricing recommendations
Participate in pre-bid meetings and coordinate inquiries with clients
Assist with estimate handoffs to project management teams
Maintain cost databases and track historical job cost data
Collaborate closely with business development, project management, and executive leadership
Visit active jobsites to stay connected to field operations and improve future estimates
Must-Haves as the Civil Projects Estimator
4+ years of civil or sitework estimating experience
Strong knowledge of earthwork, wet utilities, excavation, grading, and related civil scopes
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Experience using estimating software such as HeavyBid or equivalent
Proficiency with AGTEK, Bluebeam, Excel, Outlook, and Word
Ability to analyze subcontractor pricing and self-perform productivity
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet deadlines
Experience tracking job costs and maintaining cost databases
Nice-to-Haves as the Civil Projects Estimator
Engineering degree or construction-related degree
Experience with public works contracts and DBE participation requirements
Familiarity with groundwater control, deep foundations, or excavation support systems
Experience supporting change orders and value engineering efforts
Interest in growing with a scaling civil division
Our Client Offers
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 75% employer-paid premiums for employees
$80K–$115K Base Salary + 10%-12% EOY Bonus
401k with 3% match
3 Weeks PTO + Paid Holidays
Cell Phone Allowance
Career-based training and long-term growth opportunity
Open-door leadership and collaborative team culture
Opportunity to help shape the future of a rapidly growing civil division
This 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.
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.
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