With offices in Sumter, Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville, our team takes pride in the planning ... Develop estimates for earthwork, grading, site utilities, storm drainage, paving, erosion control ...
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With offices in Sumter, Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville, our team takes pride in the planning ... Develop estimates for earthwork, grading, site utilities, storm drainage, paving, erosion control ...
Sumter Utilities Jobs Information
Do workers at Sumter Utilities get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
67% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
Does Sumter Utilities pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
89% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
89% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
At Sumter Utilities, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
60% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.
60% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.
Is the health insurance from Sumter Utilities affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Sumter Utilities?
Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.
Do workers at Sumter Utilities worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
83% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
83% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Do Sumter Utilities workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
80% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
80% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at Sumter Utilities?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
44% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.
44% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.
Do jobs at Sumter Utilities spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
How easy is it to take sick days at Sumter Utilities?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
44% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
44% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
Do people at Sumter Utilities feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
Do people at Sumter Utilities get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
88% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and November 2025.
88% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and November 2025.
Is it stressful to work at Sumter Utilities?
Most people feel stressed out here.
91% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
91% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
Do people at Sumter Utilities enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
89% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
89% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
Do people at Sumter Utilities recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
36% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
36% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Sumter Utilities?
Most people got enough training when they started.
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Sumter Utilities?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 90% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
In the last year, 90% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
Do people think Sumter Utilities’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
73% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
73% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Sumter Utilities is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Estimator jobs?
What are the most popular jobs at Sumter Utilities?
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Posted 14 days ago
Job description
Thompson Turner Construction was founded in 2001 as a provider of preconstruction and construction services and has extensive experience constructing high quality buildings using a variety of delivery methods including Construction Management at Risk, Design-Build, and Integrated Project Delivery.
A division of Thompson Construction Group Inc., Thompson Turner Construction's core focus is South Carolina construction, serving both public and private sector clients in a variety of markets including healthcare, commercial, office space, K-12, higher education, industrial, and hospitality. With offices in Sumter, Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville, our team takes pride in the planning and building of facilities that are often located in the communities where our employees work and live.
No matter how small or large their project, whether new construction or addition/renovation, Thompson Turner Construction partners with our clients to act as a long-term fiduciary advisor, concentrating on the details of each job while also remaining focused on the big picture.
Division: Thompson Turner Construction Civil Sitework
Position Description
The Civil Estimator/ Machine Control Modeler is responsible for preparing accurate quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and 3D machine control models for self-performed civil construction projects. This position utilizes various systems to support preconstruction, bidding, project planning, and field operations. The ideal candidate combines strong estimating knowledge with technical expertise in earthwork modeling, grading, utility construction, and machine control technologies.
Job Responsibilities
Job Qualifications
Other Requirements
Benefits
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: (803) 773-8005
Email: tcghr@thompsonconstructiongroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese
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A division of Thompson Construction Group Inc., Thompson Turner Construction's core focus is South Carolina construction, serving both public and private sector clients in a variety of markets including healthcare, commercial, office space, K-12, higher education, industrial, and hospitality. With offices in Sumter, Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville, our team takes pride in the planning and building of facilities that are often located in the communities where our employees work and live.
No matter how small or large their project, whether new construction or addition/renovation, Thompson Turner Construction partners with our clients to act as a long-term fiduciary advisor, concentrating on the details of each job while also remaining focused on the big picture.
Division: Thompson Turner Construction Civil Sitework
Position Description
The Civil Estimator/ Machine Control Modeler is responsible for preparing accurate quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and 3D machine control models for self-performed civil construction projects. This position utilizes various systems to support preconstruction, bidding, project planning, and field operations. The ideal candidate combines strong estimating knowledge with technical expertise in earthwork modeling, grading, utility construction, and machine control technologies.
Job Responsibilities
- Estimating:
- Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for site development and civil construction projects.
- Analyze project plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bid documents.
- Develop estimates for earthwork, grading, site utilities, storm drainage, paving, erosion control, and other civil scopes.
- Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering options.
- Assist with bid preparation, proposal development, and bid reviews.
- Maintain estimating databases, production rates, and historical cost information.
- 3D Modeling & Machine Control:
- Create and maintain accurate 3D construction models using Civil 3D and AGTEK.
- Generate machine control files and surfaces for field deployment through Topcon systems.
- Develop grading, excavation, utility, and paving models from construction plans.
- Perform model quality control and validation against design documents.
- Coordinate with field personnel to troubleshoot model and machine control issues.
- Update models based on plan revisions, RFIs, and field changes.
- Support GPS-guided equipment operations and site calibration efforts.
- Project Support:
- Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and site personnel during preconstruction and construction phases.
- Assist with earthwork balancing, haul analyses, and constructability reviews.
- Provide quantity tracking and progress measurement support throughout project execution.
- Participate in jobsite visits as needed to verify project conditions and support field operations.
Job Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, or related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in civil estimating, earthwork modeling, surveying, or heavy civil construction preferred.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience with AGTEK earthwork modeling software.
- Experience with HCSS Heavybid software.
- Experience creating and managing Topcon machine control models and files.
- Strong understanding of grading, drainage, utilities, site development, and construction methods.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and survey data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
- Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced construction environment.
Other Requirements
- Willing to work overtime as required to meet deadlines.
- Candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check based on job location/requirements.
Benefits
- We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: (803) 773-8005
Email: tcghr@thompsonconstructiongroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese
English - Spanish - Chinese
If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English