Senior Project Estimator | Heavy Civil & Underground Infrastructure

Ruby-Collins, Inc. | Smyrna, GA

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 internal operating divisions (Plant, Pipe, Trenchless) and external clients. As a high-visibility position, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of complex, multi-million-dollar hard bids.

You will lead the pre-construction process from initial takeoff through to a comprehensive top-to-bottom breakdown and formal presentation to executive leadership, including the Director of Heavy Civil, VP of Plant/Heavy Civil, and the CEO/President.

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

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.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and an extended Christmas break.
• Retirement & Growth: 401(k) with a 5% company match, plus yearly raises and bonuses.
• Comprehensive Coverage: 100% company-paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance.
• Additional Support: $0-cost telemedicine, personal nurse support for medical navigation, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Technical Requirements

• Pre-construction Vision: Proven ability to manage the full pre-construction lifecycle, "building the job" from scratch with a focus on project-specific logistics and execution strategies.
• Structural & Civil Analysis: Exceptional ability to interpret and analyze civil, pipe, and structural drawings, plans, and specifications across all associated scopes.
• AGTEK Mastery: Advanced proficiency and mastery of AGTEK is a core requirement for earthwork and underground visualization.
• Systems Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Bluebeam for digital takeoffs.
• Market Navigation: Proven ability to evaluate and negotiate competitive proposals from subcontractors and vendors while navigating regional price fluctuations across the Southeast.

Qualifications & Expectations

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

About Ruby-Collins, Inc.

Company Overview Ruby-Collins, Inc. is an employee-owned general contractor headquartered in Smyrna, Georgia that provides construction services for a wide variety of clients throughout the United States. With principal operations in Atlanta and regional offices In Savannah, Georgia and the northern coast of South Carolina, Ruby-Collins is a recognized leader in infrastructure projects including water and wastewater treatment plants, water, sewer, and storm pipelines, pump stations, pipe rehabilitation, tunneling, and heavy civil site work. For more than 50 years, the company has delivered complex, high-quality projects and has completed more than $3 billion in water-related construction work. Company History Ruby-Collins’ history traces back to 1952, when Ed Ruby founded Ruby Construction Company in Kentucky to serve the growing public utility and heavy construction market. In the late 1960s, the company relocated to Georgia to expand its presence and expertise, and in August 1970, Ruby-Collins, Inc. was formed and incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Ruby Construction Company. Since that time, Ruby-Collins has grown into a highly respected contractor throughout the S...outheast, building a strong reputation for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, pipe rehabilitation, tunneling, and other heavy civil infrastructure projects.

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