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

Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager | Draper, UT | $120K-$130K + Bonus

Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager
Location: Draper, Utah, United States
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager to oversee and manage infrastructure projects, including highway and roadway reconstruction, bridge construction, street widening, drainage system installation, and large-scale excavation. The ideal candidate will have expertise in project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and team leadership while ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of the construction project lifecycle.

• Lead project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

• Manage financial aspects of contracts, ensuring project profitability while maintaining strong client relationships.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors and subcontractors.

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and ensure adherence to project schedules.

• Prepare and submit budget proposals, recommending adjustments as necessary.

• Develop and deliver project reports, proposals, and documentation.

• Work closely with superintendents to manage scope changes, mitigate risks, and implement contingency plans.

• Respond to RFIs and process contract change orders.

• Approve invoices, payroll hours, and oversee the billing process.

• Ensure compliance with contract specifications and industry standards.

• Foster and maintain strong business relationships to support project success.

• Provide leadership and direction to project engineers, field engineers, and coordinators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing heavy civil construction projects, including roadway, bridge, and excavation work, with project values between $5M and $30M.

• At least 2 years of experience managing and supervising project engineers.

• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications for heavy civil projects.

• Experience handling RFIs, change orders, and submittals.

• Ability to manage client relationships and address project-related inquiries or concerns.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to define issues, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 (dependent on experience)

• Annual Bonus: Up to 25%

• 401k with 5% company match

• Vacation & Holiday Pay

• Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits

• Opportunities for Growth and Advancement

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance may be available for the ideal candidate.

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. (Visa sponsorship not available).

• Travel required as necessary for project oversight.

If you are a results-driven construction professional looking to advance your career with a dynamic and supportive team, we encourage you to apply!