Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil

Company Overview

Ruby-Collins, Inc. is an employee-owned general contractor with a 55-year legacy and over $3 billion in completed water and wastewater infrastructure projects. As a recognized leader in the Southeast, we provide specialized construction services for a diverse range of municipal and private clients. Our company is built on a foundation of technical excellence, employee ownership, and a long-term commitment to the critical infrastructure of the communities we serve.

Position Impact & Scope

This role is situated within our Heavy Civil Division, which provides turn-key management for all construction phases – serving our other internal operating divisions (Plant, Pipe, Trenchless) and external clients.

This high-visibility leadership position will own the full pre-construction lifecycle for complex, multi-million-dollar hard bids and be responsible for the entire project trajectory: from initial takeoffs and top-to-bottom cost breakdowns to the final delivery of strategic bid presentations for Executive Leadership.

Project Focus Areas

• Deep foundations and deep excavation.
• Complex underground utilities and shoring.
• Water/Wastewater treatment plants and pump stations.
• Multi-level underground and elevated structures.

Technical Requirements

• Proven mastery of the full pre-construction lifecycle from inception to final submission.
• Expert-level command of structural and civil drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Advanced proficiency in AGTEK for earthwork analysis and production estimates.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex cost-modeling and Bluebeam for digital take-offs and document management.
• Demonstrated success in evaluating and negotiating competitive proposals from subcontractors and vendors.
• Deep understanding of market volatility and regional pricing trends across the Southeast.

Qualifications & Expectations

• Direct experience estimating heavy civil scopes, specifically: deep excavation, underground infrastructure, shoring, heavy utility, and Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP).
• Prior experience as a Project Manager (or a deep technical understanding of PM challenges) is highly valued.
• Must be able to work full-time in-office at our Smyrna, GA headquarters.
• Authorized to work in the US and the ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Insurance & Benefits (Industry Leading)

Ruby-Collins provides a premier benefits package designed to support the professional and their family for the long term:

• 100% Company-Paid Health Insurance - Fully covered Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums for the employee and their entire family.
• Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and an extended Christmas break.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, plus yearly raises and bonuses.
• 100% company-paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance.
• $0-cost telemedicine, personal nurse support for medical navigation, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.