Senior Estimator Job at CMC Partners, Columbia, SC

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  • CMC Partners
  • Columbia, SC

Job Description

General Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead it's estimating department. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years of civil construction estimating experience, with a focus on heavy civil, site work, utilities, drainage systems, and road construction. This role is crucial to preparing accurate, competitive bids and supporting project success from concept through contract award.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for site and heavy civil projects ranging from $2 million to $20 million.
  • Estimate self-performed work, including labor, equipment, and material costs.
  • Review and interpret drawings to produce accurate conceptual, schematic, and final contract estimates.
  • Identify construction risks, site conditions, constructability issues, and propose solutions.
  • Recommend value-engineering options to optimize project costs.
  • Collaborate with leadership and operations teams to pursue strategic projects and prepare competitive bid proposals.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction (site work, utilities, drainage, and roadwork)
  • Prior experience estimating for a general contractor is required
  • Strong knowledge of grading and utility estimating for projects such as site development, industrial complexes, commercial developments, mining reclamation, overburden removal, and general site work
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Software & Technical Proficiency

  • Experience with Agtek, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, CAD, or similar takeoff/modeling software
  • Familiarity with HCSS or B2W Estimating Software is a plus
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, and Adobe

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary with performance incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO)
  • Career growth potential with a stable, respected civil contractor
  • Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure and site development projects

Confidentiality Notice

All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality. Qualified candidates will be contacted discreetly.

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors,

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