About this role
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Fred Smith Company is a leading heavy civil construction company in North Carolina and is currently searching for a Senior Estimator to be a part of our talented Eastern Division. The Senior Estimator will report to the VP of our Eastern Division. This position is responsible for delivering competitive cost estimates on new bids and reviewing the progress of existing bids to ensure their completion. The successful Sr. Estimator candidate will: Have broad experience and a thorough understanding of heavy civil construction estimating Will be a self-starter Will be capable of developing major estimates with little supervision Will be able to meet critical deadlines and lead/mentor others in a positive team environment Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct initial analysis of drawings and specifications to ensure required documentation is present and determine scope of work Develop full-scope estimates based on Bid-Build, Design-Build or CM/GC construction documents Critically analyze bid documents and understand risk and opportunities and articulate those to management Organize the bid team, providing leadership and direction with regards to means and methods, schedule and strategy Provide detailed quantity take off of specific trades when required