Project Locations: Memphis, TN / Southaven, MS metro area and Mid-South region

Job Type: Full-Time

Travel: Minimal to occasional, as needed

Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior-Level

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience

About the Role

L&T Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to support bidding and preconstruction efforts for projects throughout the Memphis metro area and Mid-South region. This role will focus on earthwork, mass grading, site development, storm drainage, water, sewer, and underground utility construction.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates, reviewing plans and specifications, performing quantity takeoffs, analyzing production and pricing, and helping transition awarded work to the operations team. This position plays a key role in helping L&T pursue and win profitable work.

Key Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents for bidding purposes

• Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, storm drainage, water, sewer, and underground utility scopes

• Analyze labor, equipment, material, trucking, subcontractor, and production costs

• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes

• Identify scope gaps, risks, value engineering opportunities, and clarifications needed prior to bid

• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walk-downs as required

• Prepare detailed bid proposals, budgets, and estimate summaries

• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and company leadership during bid review

• Assist with turnover of awarded projects to operations, including estimate review and scope handoff

• Support change order pricing, budget updates, and other preconstruction tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil estimating with a focus on earthwork, grading, underground utilities, drainage, or site development

• Strong ability to read and interpret civil plans, profiles, details, specifications, and bid documents

• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and developing production-based estimates

• Understanding of means and methods for excavation, fill placement, utility installation, and related civil work

• Strong knowledge of labor, equipment, trucking, and material pricing

• Proficiency in Excel and standard estimating/document management software

• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid, Agtek, Bluebeam, or similar estimating/takeoff software preferred

• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with operations and management teams

Preferred Background

• Experience estimating public or private civil sitework projects

• Experience with mass grading, lime treatment, soil stabilization, drainage structures, and utility installation

• Knowledge of production tracking, subcontractor leveling, and bid comparison analysis

• Field experience in civil construction is a plus

Why Join L&T Construction, Inc.

L&T Construction offers the opportunity to work on meaningful heavy civil projects throughout the Mid-South while being part of a team that values practical experience, strong execution, and long-term growth. This role offers direct involvement in the pursuit and planning of challenging sitework and utility projects.

To Apply, Send your resume to with the subject line:

Heavy Civil Estimator