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Heavy Civil Construction Estimator
Location : Greensboro, NC
Status : Full-time, Exempt
Reports To : Operations Manager and / or Division Manager
Company Overview :
Join Sargent, a full-service contractor with a reputation for excellence. We are seeking a skilled Heavy Civil Construction Estimator to play a vital role involving end-to-end responsibility for bids ranging from $1 to $50MM , starting with initial document review and following through to delivery of complete bid submittals.
Position Summary
As a Heavy Civil Construction Estimator, you will review, analyze, and interpret bid specifications and drawings to create accurate project estimates. You’ll oversee the entire bidding process, from document analysis to submission of comprehensive bid proposals. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to produce detailed project estimates.
Prepare comprehensive estimates, including time, cost, labor, and materials, for management planning and decision-making.
Analyze project specifications, plans, and geotechnical reports to assess scope, schedule, and risks.
Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and identify necessary work activities.
Source and procure subcontractors and material suppliers.
Develop cost estimates using HCSS Heavy Bid software.
Track and pursue potential project opportunities.
Monitor project costs and update estimates as needed.
Create preliminary project schedules.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, engineers, and vendors.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent technical training.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as an Earthwork Estimator.
Valid driver’s license.
Preferred experience with Agtek, Carlson Civil, or AutoCAD for earthwork takeoffs.
Skills & Abilities
Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge of project planning and cost-effective construction methods.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl in construction environments.
Manual dexterity for handling tools and equipment.
Lift and carry materials up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in varied weather conditions for up to 12 hours per day.
Expectations
Represent Sargent professionally with a friendly and personable demeanor.
Stay current with industry regulations and participate in training and seminars.
Adhere to and promote Sargent’s Core Values.
Why Join Us?
Come see why employees spend their entire careers with Sargent! Sargent is a team of over 500 employee-owners, building infrastructure including renewable energy projects, highways, commercial site work, landfill cells, highways, and underground work in the Northeast US and Mid-Atlantic region.
Sargent has a rich, near-century-long history and continues to focus on preparing the next generation leading into its second century.
Our purpose is to build, and to be faithful stewards of the Sargent legacy and the resources entrusted to us.
Whether you are an employee-owner, a customer, or other business partner; whether measured in days, dollars, or distance; Sargent Corporation will manage every resource with the respect it deserves.
The Total Rewards Proposition :
Competitive compensation paid weekly
Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD / STD
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan [ESOP]
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Overtime opportunities
Growth Opportunities
Referral program
What we value above all else :
Investing in People — The Sargent Culture is steeped in commitment to the well-being and prosperity of our family of employee-owners, and to meaningful relationships with our business partners and our communities.
Honing our Craft — We deliver the talent, the passion, and the determination to provide productive and creative solutions to every project.
Doing the Right Thing — even when no one is watching — Regardless of personal or financial consequences, we conduct ourselves with honesty and integrity.
Winning in the Field —A philosophy that our executional spirit — driven by safety, dedication, and mutual fairness—will produce exceptional outcomes and a “win” for all involved.
Sargent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability or status as a protected veteran. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
This full-time position will be located at our Greensboro, NC regional office. The Estimator will collaborate with members of our Mid-Atlantic estimating team, focusing primarily on projects in the surrounding region. Short-duration travel may be required on occasion.
