Heavy Civil Estimating Role in Growing Florida Market

A self-performing heavy civil contractor in the Plant City and Lakeland area is hiring a Site Development Estimator to lead full bid packages for residential subdivisions, multifamily developments, and commercial sites. This is a plug-and-play role for an experienced estimator ready to own the bid process from takeoff through final presentation. The company has strong backlog growth and needs to expand estimating capacity immediately.

What You Will Run

Full quantity takeoffs in AGTEK for earthwork, utilities, paving, curb, concrete, and storm/sewer scopes.
Complete bid assembly in B2W (or HCSS), including quantity sheets, production rates, cost summaries, and subcontractor quote review.
Internal coordination with senior estimators, survey teams, and project managers on bid strategy and scope clarification.
Final bid presentation and walkthrough with estimating leadership.
Occasional jobsite reviews in Hillsborough, Polk, Pasco, Manatee, and surrounding counties.

What It Takes

Minimum 5+ years of civil site development estimating experience.
Direct estimating background on subdivisions, multifamily sites, and commercial packages (warehouses, retail, big-box).
Proficiency in AGTEK and B2W (or HCSS). Quantity takeoffs alone are not enough; you must build full bids.
Stable work history. No job-hopping for minor pay bumps.
Ability to communicate workload limits early and jump in when the team is bidding larger jobs.
Ethical mindset. Report errors early rather than hiding them near bid deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $100,000 to $140,000 per year, depending on depth of experience. Vehicle allowance approximately $400 per month (negotiable) plus mobile stipend ($60-70 per month). Annual performance bonus typically 5-10% of base. Medical, dental, and 401k with company match up to 3%. PTO starts at approximately 2 weeks and increases at Year 3 and Year 5.

Why This Matters

The company is veteran-owned, stable, and known for strong retention and a family-feel leadership culture without bureaucracy. No layoffs during slowdowns. Steady backlog pipeline in residential and commercial work. You will report to experienced leadership and work with a core team that has been together for years.

Next Steps

If you meet the requirements and are ready to own the estimating process, apply now. Interviews move quickly for the right fit.

At a glance

Location: Florida
Compensation: $100,000 to $140,000 per year
Recruiter: Amundson Group, veteran-owned, construction-only

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