Heavy Civil Estimator

About the role

An established heavy civil construction organization is seeking a Heavy Civil Estimator to take ownership of all estimating and preconstruction efforts for its growing Heavy Civil Division.

Responsibilities

• Lead all estimating and preconstruction activities for the Heavy Civil Division.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs, cost analyses, and bid proposals.
• Develop competitive estimates for public and private heavy civil projects.
• Evaluate plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents.
• Cook up and coordinate with operations, project management, and executive leadership during bid development.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Identify project risks and opportunities during the estimating process.
• Support business development efforts by providing conceptual budgets and preconstruction input.
• Maintain estimating databases, cost histories, and production rates.
• Serve as the primary estimating resource for both internal divisions and external heavy civil opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience estimating heavy civil construction projects.
• Strong background in earthwork, underground utilities, structural concrete, excavation, grading, drainage, and related civil scopes.
• AGTEK proficiency is required.
• Ability to independently perform takeoffs, pricing, bid reviews, and proposal preparation.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, means, sequencing, and production rates.
• Experience estimating projects ranging from $1M-$25M.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented construction environment.