Senior Estimator-Heavy Civil Construction

About the Company

Our client is a leading specialty infrastructure contractor with decades of strategic, sustainable growth. With an annual project volume of approximately $1 billion, the company is recognized for its expertise in heavy highway, earth moving, wet underground utilities, and concrete paving.

A consistent industry innovator and trusted partner in large-scale civil infrastructure development, the firm is known for self-performing key scopes of work that drive project quality, safety, and schedule performance.

As a 100% employee-owned organization, employees participate directly in the company’s success through a robust Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), fostering long-term stability, engagement, and shared purpose across the entire workforce.

About the Position

The Senior Estimator will play a critical role in preparing competitive, accurate, and timely estimates for major infrastructure projects ranging from $10M to $500M. This individual will focus on scopes involving earth moving, site development, underground utilities, and heavy highway construction.

Working with minimal oversight, the Senior Estimator will collaborate closely with internal teams to develop bid strategies, validate quantities, analyze subcontractor proposals, and ensure all estimates align with project parameters and company standards. This is a strategic, high-impact position suited for an experienced estimator looking to grow within a respected, employee-owned organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and solicit estimates for bidding site work.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing for all assigned scopes.
• Prepare final project costs and develop construction budgets.
• Review and interpret contract documents, plans, and specifications.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of construction means and methods.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and project management teams.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 7+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with estimating software such as Bid2Win, HCSS HeavyBid, or InEight.
• Project Expertise: Heavy highway, bridge, earth moving, wet underground utilities, and concrete paving.
• Project Size Experience: Projects ranging $10M–$500M.
• Strong understanding of civil construction processes, schedules, and cost structures.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $110,000 – $150,000
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Vehicle allowance and gas card
• Paid relocation assistance (if needed)
• 401(k) with company match