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Estimator - Utility

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Seeking an Estimator with Grading, Utility, and Wastewater experience 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:

$90K - $120K (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

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:

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

Travel within South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia may be required for pre-bid meetings, site visits, and field verifications

Required Skills and Experience:

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.

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