Hiring: Estimator - NCDOT/Bridges Company: CyberCoders Location: Pineville, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:53:01 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel About the job Experience: •3+ years of estimating experience for construction projects; civil/bridge or heavy/highway experience preferred. Required Skills: •Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and prepare complete cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor scopes across civil, structural and MEP disciplines. •Develop and issue timely, professional bid packages and proposals, including bills of materials, scope narratives and pricing assumptions. •Use on-screen takeoff and estimating software (On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, Bluebeam) and BIM tools (Revit) to derive quantities and validate designs. •Prepare estimates using industry cost tools and databases such as Sage Estimating, ProEst, RSMeans and HCSS HeavyBid; maintain and update internal cost database and cost models. •Partner cross-functionally with project managers, engineers and superintendents to review drawings, specifications and contract documents and identify risks, exclusions and clarifications. •Solicit, evaluate and negotiate subcontractor bids and vendor quotes; integrate subcontractor pricing into final estimates. •Perform value engineering and constructability reviews to optimize cost and schedule while maintaining quality and scope. •Create and manage change order estimates, track cost impacts and support contract negotiations. Qualifications: •Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience. •Proven proficiency with estimating and takeoff software including On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, AutoCAD and Revit. •Strong competence in quantity takeoff, bill of materials creation, cost modeling, labor costing and material takeoffs. •Operational familiarity with contract review, subcontractor management, procurement practices, change order management and value engineering. •Excellent blueprint and plan reading skills and the ability to translate drawings into accurate estimates. •Strong analytical, numerical and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to work under tight bid deadlines. •Effective communication and negotiation skills; able to coordinate with cross-functional teams and present estimates to clients and leadership. •Knowledge of industry standards, NCDOT procedures and bridge estimating practices is a plus. •Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for building worksheets, costing models and reporting. •Email Your Resume In Word To Brandon. Compensation: •$80,000 - $100,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!