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Senior Estimator - Concrete at Wayne Brothers Companies

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Senior Estimator - Concrete
Date Posted: 09/16/2025
Location: Davidson, NC
Pay Range: N/A

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Wayne Brothers is a Design-Build Specialty Contractor with a strong market position. We are hiring for a Senior Concrete Estimator that can be located in our Davidson, NC Headquarters or Eagleville, TN office. You will work with some of the most intelligent construction and engineering professionals who have built unique projects . This position is for someone who wants to be part of company who is on the leading edge of innovation and technology. You will have access to BIM Modelers for takeoff and the latest software programs to make your job easier. You will bid the whole job and not a piece of it. Our projects are unique so each job will be different; not the same thing every day.

If you are looking to sharpen your skills, be part of a close-knit precon group, and be a contributor to the company's success; this job is for you.

Essential Duties

  1. Review project documents to determine scope and bid strategy
  2. Perform detailed quantity takeoffs
  3. Determine vendor and subcontractor needs
  4. Develop preliminary schedule and project sequence

Construction Phase

  1. Review drawing revisions and project updates to assist Operations Team in pricing changes
  2. Notify Operations Team of changes in proposed bid sequence and schedule

Other Responsibilities

  1. Manage estimate information in an organized and neat fashion
  2. Update and maintain preconstruction reporting
  3. Work as part of the Preconstruction Team to achieve company goals

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Education and/or Experience

  1. 2-year degree minimum/4-year degree preferred
  2. At least 4 years of estimating or 5 years of project management experience
  3. Experience with estimating & takeoff software is a plus.



Wayne Brothers, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Read our EEO/AAE policy.



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Typical senior pay: $100k for Cost Estimators nationally

National salary averages
Expected senior-level
$100k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$46k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $129k

Senior roles pay 67% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Moderate
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

-4%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024