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Cost Estimator (Grading Projects Focus)

ttg Talent Solutions
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Estimator (Grading Projects Focus)

Location : Columbia, SC (Travel required within SC, NC, and GA)

Salary : $90K to $120K per year.

Type : In-Office

Schedule : Full-time

Contract Type : Permanent

Job Summary :

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Estimator with a minimum of 2 years of experience in civil construction estimating, specifically in grading projects . The ideal candidate must have expertise in grading (ground leveling for site preparation), heavy civil construction, site work, utilities, drainage systems, and road projects . This role requires preparing detailed cost estimates, analyzing project risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Prepare accurate cost estimates for grading and site work projects ranging from $500K to $10M .
  • Assess and price self-performed grading tasks , including labor, equipment, and materials.
  • Develop precise estimates from conceptual to final contract stages, ensuring accuracy in project planning.
  • Evaluate site conditions, earthwork requirements, and grading specifications to determine project feasibility.
  • Identify constructability issues and propose value-engineering alternatives for site grading .
  • Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and management to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Review and interpret grading plans, topographic surveys, and blueprints to develop comprehensive estimates.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

  • Bachelor ’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Estimator in heavy civil grading projects .
  • Expertise in grading (ground leveling for site preparation) is a must.
  • Proficiency in construction software like Agtek, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, or CAD for grading estimates.
  • Experience with HCSS or B2W estimating tools is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of earthwork, grading techniques, and site preparation processes .
  • Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and Adobe for estimate documentation and reporting.
  • Ability to read and interpret grading blueprints, site plans, and topographic data .
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills to coordinate with teams effectively.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Ability to sit, stand, and move around for at least eight hours daily.
  • Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
  • Capable of lifting 50 lbs. frequently and carrying up to 15 lbs.
  • Ability to work in both office and field environments , including active construction sites.
  • At ttg , "We believe in making a difference One Person at a Time." ttg OPT.

    Salary : $90,000 - $120,000

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