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

Senior Project Manager – Concrete

📍 Location: El Paso, TX (occasional travel required)
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
💰 Compensation: $125,000 – $160,000 base salary
📊 Benefits: Full package, relocation assistance possible for the ideal candidate
✈️ Interview Travel: Reimbursed

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with deep expertise in large-scale concrete projects to take ownership of complex initiatives exceeding $100M. This role provides overall leadership, direction, and accountability, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and with strong financial performance.

The Senior Project Manager will oversee every phase of the project lifecycle—from preconstruction through closeout—while building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and enforce a strong safety culture, mentoring teams and retraining staff where needed.
Drive preconstruction efforts, including:

Quantity takeoff
Trade coordination and scope development
Bid package creation and review
Schedule development and bid list management

Implement and manage the buyout schedule, verifying pricing, scope, and subcontract issuance.
Oversee submittal schedule setup, reviewing shop drawings and ensuring timely approval for project flow.
Ensure submittals and documentation are properly distributed and available per contract schedules.
Provide leadership on preconstruction estimates, client discussions, and GMP development.
Actively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
Deliver accurate estimating and productivity analysis.

Requirements

✅ 10–15 years of project management experience in construction.
✅ Proven expertise in large-scale ($100M+) concrete projects.
✅ Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
✅ Strong leadership and team management skills.
✅ Solid knowledge of safety protocols, preconstruction processes, and risk management.
✅ Ability to manage complex subcontractor and client relationships.

Ideal Candidate

A current Senior Project Manager or Project Manager with extensive concrete trade partner experience, or with a GC’s self-perform concrete group.
Demonstrated success leading teams on major commercial or industrial projects.
Strong communicator, problem solver, and decision-maker with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Why Join?

Over 100 years of proven success in construction.
Employee-owned structure (ESOP) creating long-term financial stability and shared success.
Work with a company that values safety, collaboration, and technical excellence.

👉 Ready to take on a high-impact leadership role in one of the most respected concrete operations in the country? Apply today to lead landmark projects in El Paso.

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil / Highway Construction