Heavy Civil Estimator

What You’ll Do

Estimating & Preconstruction

• Review plans, specifications, addenda, and bid documents for public and private infrastructure projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for:
• Mass earthwork and grading
• Underground utilities (water, sewer, storm, process piping)
• Drainage and flood control structures
• Concrete structures, flatwork, and paving
• Develop complete cost estimates, including labor, equipment, materials, subcontracts, and indirect costs.
• Solicit, scope, and level subcontractor and supplier quotes; identify gaps and clarify scope where needed.
• Prepare bid summaries, cost breakdowns, clarifications, and internal review packages for leadership.
• Draft clear, professional proposal documents, including assumptions, schedule concepts, and value options.
• Maintain and refine historical cost data, production rates, and crew templates to continually improve estimating accuracy.

Qualifications

Required:

• Estimating experience with a heavy civil contractor (earthwork, utilities, flood control, industrial/mining civil, and/or roads).
• Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid (or similar heavy civil estimating software) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong understanding of civil plans, specifications, and bid requirements for public and private work.
• Proven ability to manage multiple bids with tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable working with owners, engineers, and subcontractors.