Roadway & Utility Estimator - $100,000 to $140,000, depending on experience - Apopka, Florida

Are you experienced in roadway or underground utility estimating? Do you have a strong eye for detail when reviewing plans, specifications, and project quantities?

The role

Southland Construction, Inc. is looking for a Roadway & Utility Estimator to join our team in Apopka, Florida. This is a full-time position working within our estimating team and reporting directly to the Chief Estimator.

In this role, you will help prepare accurate and competitive bids for roadway and underground utility construction projects. You will review project documents, complete quantity takeoffs, and work with internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors to support successful proposals.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze project drawings and specifications to develop detailed roadway and underground utility estimates using HCSS.

Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for:

• Earthwork, grading, and stabilization
• Base and paving components
• Storm drainage systems
• Water mains, force mains, and gravity sewer systems
• Request and review vendor and subcontractor quotes to support complete and competitive proposals.
• Work with internal teams to ensure project scope, schedule, and budget requirements are clearly understood.
• Support the estimating team in preparing bids for heavy highway and civil construction projects.

About our company

Southland Construction, Inc. is a leading heavy highway and civil construction company. We are committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the region.

Our team takes pride in strong planning, dependable execution, and professional service. We value teamwork, accuracy, and steady growth within the heavy civil construction industry.

The Benefits

• Opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative and team-focused working environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

The person

We welcome candidates with varying levels of experience. The strongest candidates will have experience across roadway and underground utility estimating, but we are also open to individuals with partial experience and a clear willingness to learn.

You should have:

• Experience in roadway and/or underground utility estimating.
• Familiarity with HCSS or similar estimating software.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, and takeoff processes.
• Experience with FDOT projects, which is highly preferred.
• Experience with takeoff and design software, which is a plus.
• A detail-focused, organized, and team-oriented approach.

What’s next

Apply today to join Southland Construction, Inc. and help deliver important roadway and utility projects across the region.

Contact information

Beth Paul