Highway Construction

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil / Highway Construction

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil / Highway

📍 Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 5–7+ years
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

🚀 Overview

A leading heavy civil contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to take ownership of large-scale infrastructure bids across Arizona.

This is a high-visibility, high-impact role where estimating is treated as a strategic function, not just support. You’ll influence bid strategy, challenge assumptions, and help win complex civil and transportation projects.

🏗️ Project Scope

Projects may include:

  • Mass grading & earthwork

  • Concrete structures

  • Asphalt paving

  • Aggregate placement

  • Airport taxiways & aprons

  • PCCP and transportation infrastructure

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Estimating Leadership

  • Lead full-cycle estimating efforts from bid strategy through submission

  • Analyze plans, specifications, and geotechnical data with a risk-first mindset

  • Develop competitive, accurate, and profitable bids

Bid Strategy & Execution

  • Define self-perform vs subcontract scopes

  • Build and issue subcontractor and supplier bid packages

  • Analyze quotes and make award recommendations

  • Drive pricing strategy, including participation requirements (e.g., DBE/SBE where applicable)

Technical Estimating

  • Develop detailed estimates using:

    • HCSS HeavyBid (required)

    • Supporting tools (AGTEK, OST, P6, Excel or similar)

  • Perform quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and assembly building

Collaboration & Influence

  • Partner with:

    • Project Managers

    • Chief Estimator

    • Executive Leadership

  • Lead bid reviews and challenge assumptions prior to submission

  • Influence project selection and company growth strategy

Preconstruction Activities

  • Conduct site visits and pre-bid evaluations

  • Assess project risks, constructability, and logistics

✅ Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Civil Engineering

    • Construction Management

    • Or related field

  • 5+ years of experience in:

    • Heavy civil / roadway estimating

  • Proven experience estimating:

    • Earthwork, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and transportation scopes

  • Strong proficiency with:

    • HCSS HeavyBid (required)

⭐ Preferred Experience

  • Aviation or airport project experience

  • Experience with:

    • AGTEK

    • OST

    • Primavera P6

  • Exposure to large, complex infrastructure bids

🧠 Key Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

  • Commercial awareness and risk assessment mindset

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Ability to influence stakeholders and challenge assumptions

  • Competitive, results-driven approach

🎯 Ideal Candidate

  • Experienced estimator who wants to own bids and influence outcomes

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

  • Strong balance of:

    • Technical estimating expertise

    • Strategic thinking

  • Team-oriented, professional, and accountable

💡 What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary + performance-based bonus potential

  • Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Career progression into leadership or preconstruction roles

  • Long-term project pipeline and stability

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