Civil Estimator

A growing heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to independently manage the bidding process for complex public and private infrastructure projects.

This is not an entry-level estimating position. We are looking for someone who understands construction means and methods, can think through a project from mobilization through completion, and can develop accurate, competitive estimates based on real-world field conditions.

Projects may include bridge and culvert work, dam rehabilitation, marine and waterfront construction, structural concrete, heavy excavation, site development, and public infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bid documents

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analysis

• Develop complete estimates for labor, equipment, materials, trucking, subcontractors, and self-performed work

• Evaluate construction sequencing, production assumptions, logistics, and means and methods

• Develop bid strategies and identify project risks and opportunities

• Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier quotations

• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and scope reviews

• Prepare bid proposals and supporting documentation

• Coordinate with project management and operations during pursuit and preconstruction

• Support project turnover and operational planning following award

• Help improve estimating systems, historical cost information, and production tracking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil construction estimating experience

• Experience independently preparing competitive bids

• Strong background in multiple heavy civil disciplines such as:

  • Heavy excavation and earthwork

  • Bridge or culvert construction

  • Dam or water infrastructure

  • Structural concrete

  • Marine or waterfront construction

  • DOT or other public infrastructure

• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and geotechnical plans

• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, equipment production, labor requirements, and field operations

• Ability to analyze project risk and determine appropriate estimating strategies

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working in an environment where responsibilities may overlap between estimating, project management, and operations

Preferred Qualifications

• HCSS HeavyBid or similar estimating software

• DOT/public works estimating experience

• Experience with temporary works, dewatering, cofferdams, or complex site logistics

• OSHA 30

• Engineering or Construction Management background

The successful candidate will be practical, self-sufficient, detail-oriented, and capable of understanding both the numbers and the operational realities behind an estimate.

compensation, performance-based incentive opportunity, benefits, and long-term growth potential are available.