Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil (Kansas City)

We are seeking a Senior Estimator (Heavy Civil) to lead all levels of estimates and proposals for heavy-civil projects, including engineering contracts, Design-Build Construction, and EPC projects. This role prepares and presents proposals for a diverse portfolio of project types and clients, helping them make fact-based decisions with accurate, credible estimates while minimizing company risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.
• Assemble labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs to present complete and accurate estimates.
• Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.
• Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with estimating methodology to produce quality estimates.
• Lead project team reviews for estimating quantities and project scope.
• Review and approve quotes on bonds and insurance.
• Review requirements related to small and disadvantaged business participation.
• Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations.
• Lead subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification reviews.
• Review and approve specialty and standard equipment pricing.
• Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before transmission for quotes.
• Present estimates to internal and external clients.
• Review the final estimate before management review and proposal presentation.
• Lead the estimating team for completion of pre-construction services.
• Manage cost history, database management, and the estimating process.
• Assist with pricing general conditions, indirect costs, and reviews provided by the project management team.
• Make final recommendations on fee, contingency, and escalation.
• Provide man-hour quotes for required estimating effort.
• Develop strategy on contract partnering agreements.
• Prepare and lead presentations on estimating data for the risk review process.
• Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews.
• Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.
• Review and validate value engineering items, alternates, and options.
• Ensure the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.
• Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
• Train and mentor staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, and 7 years of direct project estimating experience required.
• Applicable industry experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, Bluebeam, and/or Planswift preferred but not mandatory.
• OSHA 10-hour certification preferred.

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 10% of the time

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.