Heavy Civil Estimator III / Senior Estimator

Burgess Civil is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator or Senior Estimator to join our preconstruction team.
This role is for someone who can take ownership of bids, think critically about scope and risk, and help produce accurate, competitive estimates for heavy civil and site development projects.
We are building one of the most technology-forward estimating departments in heavy civil construction, built around autonomy, standards, accountability, training, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Estimate
Projects commonly include:
$2M to $30M+ heavy civil site development
Earthwork, grading, drainage, and underground utilities
Large residential and commercial developments
Industrial, healthcare, school, and municipal projects
Airports, design-build, and specialty civil projects
What You’ll Do
Lead estimates from kickoff through bid submission and turnover
Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, addenda, and contract documents
Perform quantity takeoffs using Agtek, Bluebeam, Excel, and related tools
Build detailed estimates in HCSS HeavyBid
Develop construction approaches, production plans, and pricing strategies
Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier quotes
Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, and project risks
Participate in site visits, bid reviews, and client discussions
Develop proposal clarifications, assumptions, exclusions, and value engineering ideas
Coordinate with operations, project management, and company leadership
Senior Estimators will also help lead complex pursuits, mentor the estimating team, support bid strategy, and help improve department standards.
What We’re Looking For
We hire professionals, not button pushers.
The ideal candidate:
Has experience estimating heavy civil, site development, utilities, earthwork, roadway, or related civil infrastructure projects
Can confidently read civil plans, specifications, and bid documents
Understands earthwork, utilities, drainage, paving, grading, and site construction
Thinks through constructability, sequencing, production, and risk
Takes ownership and follows through
Communicates professionally with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
Wants to keep learning, improving, and helping build better systems
Experience with Agtek, HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, and advanced Excel is highly preferred.
Florida heavy civil estimating experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate.
Why Burgess Civil?
Burgess Civil is a growing heavy civil contractor based in Tampa, Florida. Our work focuses on site development, utilities, earthwork, drainage, roadway improvements, and related infrastructure.
Our estimating team invests heavily in:
Standardized estimating systems
Quality-control workflows
AI-assisted estimating and review tools
Agtek 3D modeling
HCSS HeavyBid
Bluebeam Revu
Training and professional development
Continuous process improvement
We believe great estimators deserve great tools, clear standards, and real ownership.
What Success Looks Like
Within your first few months, you will be:
Leading estimates with increasing independence
Developing complete, competitive, and well-supported pricing
Contributing to bid strategy discussions
Building relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
Helping improve estimating processes and standards
Becoming a trusted member of the preconstruction team
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Performance bonus opportunities
401(k) with 6% company match
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid holidays and paid time off
Vehicle allowance
Fuel allowance
Cell phone allowance
In-office gym
In-office golf simulator
In-office equipment simulator
Dedicated training facility
Ongoing software and professional development
Location
Burgess Civil
9204 King Palm Drive
Tampa, FL
This is a full-time, in-office position.
If you are looking for more than another estimating job and want to help build something exceptional, we would like to hear from you.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No