Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator - Sitework / Grading / Utilities Atlanta Metro • Full-Time • On-Site Opportunity Confidential Atlanta-area site development contractor is looking for a Senior Estimator to join its estimating team. This is not a junior estimating seat. The company needs someone who can price full site packages, understand the dirt, read civil plans cold, and build a bid without hand-holding. The work is site construction, grading, earthwork, underground utilities, paving, erosion control, storm drain, sanitary sewer, water main, site concrete, and subgrade prep. Project sizes generally run from $4M-$30M. This is a strong seat for an estimator who wants autonomy, direct access to leadership, and a real growth path inside an established Atlanta contractor. Compensation $130K-$170K base salary + 20% bonus potential Full benefits package. Relocation may be considered for the right person. What They Need The company is looking for a Senior Estimator who has priced real sitework / heavy civil work, not just vertical building packages. This person should be able to:Build complete estimates for site development projectsPrice grading, utilities, paving, erosion control, storm, sewer, water, and site concrete scopesRead civil plans and identify scope gaps earlyPerform quantity takeoffs and structure bid strategyWork with ownership / senior leadership on bid approachCoordinate subcontractor and supplier pricingSupport clean handoff to operations after awardPrice work independently without needing to be managed through every step Must-Have Background5+ years estimating sitework, earthwork, grading, underground utilities, or heavy civil workExperience with self-perform civil/site contractors strongly preferredTrack record bidding projects in the $4M-$30M rangeStrong civil plan reading and quantity takeoff experienceAGTEK and HCSS HeavyBid experience preferredAbility to price work independently and defend the estimateAtlanta-area experience preferred, but relocation is open for the right fit Nice-to-HaveB2W / Trimble estimating experienceCarlson, Trimble Business Center, Bluebeam, or related takeoff toolsLocal subcontractor / supplier relationships in the Atlanta marketExperience mentoring junior estimators or supporting estimating leadershipField background in grading, utilities, or site development Why This Role Is Worth a Look This is a high-autonomy role with an established contractor that has real work, real upside, and room for the right estimator to grow. The company is expanding its estimating bench and wants someone who can come in, own the work, and help shape the next stage of the estimating group. This is a good fit for someone who is tired of being boxed into a narrow estimating role and wants a bigger seat with more influence. Best-Fit Candidate The best fit is probably a Senior Estimator, Lead Estimator, Estimating Manager, Chief Estimator, or strong civil estimator currently working for a sitework, grading, utility, paving, heavy civil, or self-perform contractor. Someone who knows the full site package and can price the work without a lot of hand-holding will get serious consideration.