Civil Estimator

About Fountain Development LLC

Fountain Development LLC is focused on delivering quality site-development and construction projects while building a team of dependable, skilled professionals. We value safety, accountability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic, and we provide opportunities for employees to grow their skills and advance their careers.

Your Role

We are seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to pursue and estimate site-development projects throughout Western North Carolina. This position will focus on estimating grading, earthwork, storm drainage, sewer, water, utilities, paving, and other sitework.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of civil construction, can accurately interpret plans and bid documents, and understands how labor, materials, equipment, production, and subcontractor costs come together to develop competitive and realistic project estimates.

What You'll Do

• Review civil plans, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and estimating requirements.

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for earthwork, utilities, storm drainage, paving, and other sitework.

• Develop accurate material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

• Solicit, evaluate, and compare pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.

• Prepare competitive bids and proposals.

• Identify project risks, exclusions, and opportunities during the estimating process.

• Work closely with project managers and operations to develop realistic production estimates.

• Maintain relationships with general contractors, developers, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

• Track upcoming projects and actively pursue new work opportunities.

• Maintain organized and accurate estimating documentation.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of civil/sitework estimating experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of grading, earthwork, utilities, storm drainage, sewer, and water installation.

• Ability to read and understand civil construction plans, specifications, and bid documents.

• Experience with estimating software and digital takeoff tools preferred.

• Strong understanding of construction costs, labor, materials, equipment, and production.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Why Join Fountain Development?

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Opportunities for advancement and professional growth

• A team-oriented work environment

• Opportunities to work on a variety of site-development projects throughout Western North Carolina

• Long-term career opportunities with a growing company

Our Four Keys to Success

At Fountain Development, we believe success starts with four simple commitments:

1. Show up every day on time

2. Appreciate instruction from leaders

3. Let your work ethic speak for you

4. Retain knowledge

We are looking for professionals who want to build a long-term career with a company that values safety, quality, accountability, and high performance.

If you're an experienced civil estimator ready to contribute to a growing team and help pursue and deliver quality site-development projects, apply today.