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title: "Senior Estimator"
description: "Senior Estimator, Heavy Civil Sitework in Charleston, SC. $120K-$150K. Lead complex site development bids for a respected Southeast contractor."
url: https://amundsongroup.com/job/senior-estimator-ag1044565-3/
published: 2026-10-17
modified: 2026-10-17
publisher: Amundson Group
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# Senior Estimator

- Full Time
- [South Carolina](https://maps.google.com/maps?q=South%20Carolina&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false)
- Posted on October 17, 2026
- 120000-150000 USD / Year

**Amundson Group**

A self-performing heavy civil and site development contractor in the Southeast is hiring a Senior Estimator to lead complex bid cycles on municipal, industrial, and large commercial sitework projects ranging from $5M to $80M. This is a direct report role with real autonomy over takeoffs, cost modeling, bid strategy, and preconstruction coordination. If you have 5+ years of heavy civil estimating depth and know earthwork, utilities, grading, and stormwater systems inside out, this is a stable, growth-oriented opportunity in Charleston.

## What You Will Run

- Lead full bid processes from detailed quantity takeoffs through final price submission using AGTEK, HeavyBid, Bluebeam, and Trimble Business Center.
- Develop accurate cost estimates, schedules, value-engineering options, and bid proposals for large-scale site development scopes.
- Manage subcontractor outreach, pricing analysis, and scope leveling to build competitive, defensible bids.
- Participate in bid strategy sessions with senior leadership and coordinate with project managers and operations teams before and after bid award.
- Provide weekly bid status updates, risk notes, and cost summaries to the Chief Estimator and Preconstruction Manager.

## What It Takes

- 5+ years of heavy civil and sitework estimating experience with proven expertise in earthwork, utilities, grading, and stormwater systems.
- Demonstrated ability to estimate large-scale site development projects and manage full-cycle bid processes.
- Proficiency in AGTEK, HeavyBid, Bluebeam, Trimble Business Center, and MS Office Suite.
- Local market knowledge in the Carolinas or Southeast is preferred.
- Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally with operations and project teams.

## Compensation and Benefits

- Base salary: $120,000 to $150,000 per year, based on experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Mileage reimbursement or company truck allowance depending on role level.
- Annual performance bonus based on company profitability and individual estimating performance, paid in Q1.
- 401k plan.
- 2 weeks PTO.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
- Sign-on bonus possible for top-tier candidates or out-of-state relocations.

## Location and Start

Based out of Charleston, SC. Ideal start date is ASAP. Open to relocation candidates.

Amundson Group is a veteran-owned construction recruiting firm. We commit to 48-72 hour feedback on all submissions. Apply now or reach out with questions.

## At a glance

- **Location:** South Carolina
- **Compensation:** $120,000 to $150,000 per year
- **Recruiter:** Amundson Group, veteran-owned, construction-only

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About Amundson Group: a Houston-headquartered construction recruiting firm placing superintendents, project managers, estimators, foremen and skilled trades with contractors across the United States in heavy civil, site development, paving, data center, rail, tunnels, wastewater and underground utilities. 1,200+ construction placements to date, a network of 90,000+ construction professionals, 250+ companies served, the first qualified resume in about 7 hours and a shortlist in 7 days. Veteran owned, founded in January 2020 by Alex Mowbray, Inc. 5000 honoree in 2024 and 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firms to Work For 2023 and 2024, rated 4.9 on Google. 1336 Brittmoore Rd, Houston, TX 77043. (832) 558-7982. https://amundsongroup.com

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