Chief Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating department and support staff
• Oversee estimates for paving, concrete, milling, grading, and earthwork projects
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and bid requirements
• Prepare estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
• Manage bid schedules and ensure accurate, timely submissions
• Perform quantity takeoffs and evaluate project risks and constructability
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals
• Develop bid strategies with executive and operational leadership
• Lead bid reviews and project handoffs to operations
• Maintain historical costs and estimating standards
• Mentor and develop the estimating team

Qualifications

• Extensive heavy civil or heavy highway estimating experience
• Knowledge of paving, roadway construction, concrete, milling, grading, and earthwork
• Experience leading an estimating department and managing complex bids
• Familiarity with DOT, municipal, commercial, and private projects
• Strong understanding of construction methods, production rates, and costs
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Kansas City market relationships are preferred