Heavy Civil Estimator

About the Opportunity
A well-established heavy civil contractor is seeking a Civil Estimator to support the estimating and preconstruction efforts of major infrastructure projects throughout Washington State. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering complex public and private heavy civil projects and continues to expand its operations across transportation, utilities, site development, and public works construction.
This position offers an opportunity for both experienced estimators and heavy civil project professionals who understand how heavy civil projects are built and want to transition further into estimating. Candidates with strong project execution backgrounds who have been exposed to estimating, quantity tracking, budgeting, procurement, or project controls are encouraged to apply.

Project Types
Projects may include:

Heavy highway construction
Airport infrastructure
Bridges and structural concrete construction
Roadway improvements
Grading, excavation, and mass earthwork
Underground utility installation
Water, sewer, stormwater, and drainage systems
Pump stations and utility infrastructure
Site development and building pads
Fish passage and environmental projects
Structural excavation and demolition
Public works and transportation infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents
Develop quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects
Evaluate labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production costs
Assist in bid preparation, pricing, and proposal development
Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers
Support change order pricing and cost evaluation
Participate in project handoff and preconstruction planning activities
Maintain accurate estimating records and documentation
Support project budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking efforts

Required Qualifications

Experience in heavy civil construction environments
Understanding of construction methods associated with roads, bridges, utilities, earthwork, excavation, drainage, or transportation infrastructure
Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and project scopes
Working knowledge of quantity takeoffs, budgeting, estimating, project controls, or cost management
Strong communication and organizational skills
Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

Bluebeam
HCSS HeavyBid
Bid2Win (B2W)
HeavyJob
Procore
Microsoft Project
Primavera P6

Previous experience as:

Civil Estimator
Project Engineer
Assistant Project Manager
Project Manager
Superintendent
Construction Manager

DOT, public works, utility, transportation, excavation, or site development experience