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Position Description
ESTIMATOR – Water/Wastewater Treatment
& Pipeline Construction
State Utility Contractors, Inc. – Monroe, NC
Ready to help shape the future of water infrastructure in the Carolinas?
At State Utility Contractors, Inc., we don’t just build treatment plants,
we build careers that last. As a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) heavy
civil contractor, every project we deliver strengthens both our communities and
our people. When you join SUCI, you’re not just accepting a job, you’re earning
a stake in our success.
Why State Utility?
State Utility Contractors is a top-tier Design-Build and
Design-Bid-Build construction firm with a proven legacy of excellence
across NC, SC, and VA. With over 40 years of specialized experience
in water and wastewater treatment plant and pipeline construction, we have
built a reputation for growth, opportunity, and industry leadership.
We deliver complex treatment facility upgrades, expansions, pump
stations, greenfield and pipeline projects ranging from $500,000 to $100
million, and we are continuing to grow, with a current annual volume of $165M .
About the Role
We’re seeking a driven Civil/Mechanical Estimator who wants to
advance into a full-scope project estimator gaining hands-on experience
across all disciplines of estimating. You will join a highly respected
estimating department that boasts 35 years of collective expertise, working
side-by-side with senior estimators who will mentor your development.
This role is designed for a growth-minded professional who values career
advancement, technical challenge, and direct impact on the work we win.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll be involved in the full estimating lifecycle from
conceptual pricing through bid day finalization and turnover to operations.
You will:
- Perform quantity takeoffs,
develop pricing, and assemble detailed estimates for treatment plants,
pump stations, process mechanical work, and heavy civil structures
- Participate in project strategy,
preconstruction planning, and value-engineering efforts
- Analyze plans, specifications,
addenda, and geotechnical data to identify cost, risk, and opportunity
items
- Develop and refine cost
histories, production rates, and self-perform assumptions for continuous
improvement
- Engage with subcontractors and
suppliers to solicit, level, and evaluate competitive quotes
- Collaborate with internal
stakeholders to support bid reviews and pre-proposal planning sessions
- Grow into leading complete bid
assemblies, ultimately taking ownership of full project estimates
Every project presents unique technical and logistical challenges, giving
you the exposure needed to advance into a top-tier estimator in the
water/wastewater industry.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction
Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or
related discipline
- 4 years of progressive
estimating experience in heavy civil, water/wastewater, or related self-perform
construction
- Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid
(or willingness to adopt quickly)
- Strong analytical, plan-reading,
and takeoff skills with a passion for learning complex water and wastewater
systems
- A collaborative mindset with the
desire to grow into a lead estimator role
Why You’ll Love Working Here
✔ Employee-Owned – Earn equity in the company through our ESOP
✔ Competitive Salary Annual Performance Bonus
✔ Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
✔ 401(k) with Employer Match
✔ Career development, mentorship, and advancement to Senior Estimator
✔ Stability & Growth – SUCI is a financially strong, expanding
contractor with unlimited/unclassified GC license
Your Career Path with SUCI
This isn’t a “plug into a seat and stay in your lane” kind of job. We
invest in our people.
State Utility Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Salary : $165