Bridge Estimator

Orionplacement; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced estimator in Indianapolis, Indiana, to prepare cost estimates for public bridge and heavy civil construction projects. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and over 5 years of experience in bridge estimating or construction.

Join a respected construction team where you can directly contribute to crucial infrastructure projects while enjoying competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term ownership opportunities. The role emphasizes collaboration and strategic evaluation to secure profitable work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with bridge-intensive projects, bridge estimating, or heavy civil estimating.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for bridge and heavy civil construction projects.
• Develop bid strategy and evaluate project risks.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor quotes.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HCSS HeavyBid or similar estimating software

Job description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected heavy civil construction team with a strong pipeline of public bridge, infrastructure, asphalt, concrete, and transportation projects
• Take ownership of high-impact bridge bids from strategy through proposal, subcontractor pricing, and contract award
• Work closely with experienced operations and area leadership in a collaborative, field-connected estimating environment
• Step into a role where your technical judgment, cost analysis, and bridge construction knowledge directly help win meaningful work
• Enjoy competitive base compensation, bonus potential, strong benefits, and long-term stock ownership opportunity

Location

This is an on-site opportunity based in Indianapolis, Indiana, offering the chance to work closely with project, estimating, and operations teams in one of the Midwest's strongest construction markets.

Note

Candidates must have 5+ years of bridge-intensive estimating or construction experience, plus a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.

Job Description

• Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for public bridge and heavy civil construction projects
• Review plans, specifications, contract documents, and work scopes to identify key bid requirements and project risks
• Develop bid strategy in partnership with area management, operations, and project leadership
• Attend pre‑bid meetings, conduct field checks, and evaluate project conditions
• Solicit, review, and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Verify quantities, assign resources, and apply appropriate production rates
• Evaluate design options, construction methods, and alternate approaches to help secure profitable work
• Prepare and submit bid proposals, supporting documentation, and required pricing details
• Support contract negotiations, subcontractor agreements, and purchase order finalization
• Monitor job cost feedback from active projects and use that insight to improve future estimating accuracyBuild positive relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience with bridge-intensive projects, bridge estimating, heavy civil estimating, or bridge construction
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contract documents, and bid requirements
• Experience with Microsoft Office and HCSS HeavyBid or similar estimating softwareStrong organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with operations and project teams
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven bidding environment

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a great opportunity for a bridge construction professional who enjoys strategy, numbers, teamwork, and winning work. You will be part of a team that values accountability, practical field knowledge, and long‑term success. We offer the stability of an established construction organization, meaningful infrastructure projects, strong benefits, bonus potential, and a culture where experienced estimators can make a visible impact.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance