Estimator

ESCO Construction Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Health benefits

PTO

HSA/FSAs

Paid holidays

Career growth

Job summary

ESCO Construction Company, Evergreen, CO, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our civil construction team.

We perform earthwork, utilities, concrete, and structures for private and public clients, with projects across Colorado. The ideal candidate has heavy civil estimating experience, reads plans, and uses HCSS Heavy Bid and takeoff tools. Starting wage is $95,000-$125,000 per year with ESOP and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy civil estimating.
• Engineering or CM degree is a plus.
• Experience with estimating projects above $5 million.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid or similar software.
• Experience with takeoff software such as Agtek, Carlson or Trimble.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Primavera P6 is a plus.
• Spectrum Accounting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• General knowledge of project search databases.
• Communicate with partners and team members on projects.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and bid openings.
• Read civil construction plans and specs.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs using Agtek suite.
• Solicit subcontractors and evaluate proposals.
• Prepare civil self-perform estimates using HCSS Heavy Bid.
• Manage bid pricing, review quotes for gaps.
• Assist in technical proposals.
• Prepare cost analyses of past projects.
• Work as a team and communicate effectively.
• Follow ESCO’s estimating and preconstruction process.

Skills

Heavy civil estimating

Education

Engineering or CM degree (plus)

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Agtek

Carlson

Trimble

MS Office

Primavera P6

Spectrum Accounting

Job description

ESCO is a 100% employee‑owned company that opened its doors in 1944. We are located in beautiful Evergreen, CO. We perform all types of civil construction such as earthwork, utilities, concrete flat work, and concrete structures for both private and public clients. ESCO enjoys tackling diverse and challenging projects throughout Colorado and the surrounding states. Joining ESCO means becoming part of a team of innovators who own their success. As a 100% employee‑owned company with a growing footprint across the Front Range, we provide careers where your ideas matter and your work makes an impact. We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join our team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Heavy Civil Estimating, be organized, motivated, detail‑oriented and driven. We are offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with an outstanding benefits package. This is the perfect opportunity to build a career at a leading civil construction company.

Responsibilities and Job Duties

• General knowledge of project search databases.
• Communicate with partners and team members regarding new and current projects.
• Attend pre bid meetings and bid openings as required.
• Ability to read civil construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs in a timely manner utilizing Agtek suite.
• Solicit subcontractors and suppliers and evaluate their proposals.
• Prepare civil self‑perform estimates in detail utilizing HCSS Heavy Bid software.
• Manage bid pricing from all vendors and subcontractors. Review all quotes for completeness, responsiveness, and identify scope gaps between vendors and subcontractors
• Assist in preparation of technical proposals.
• Prepare cost analysis of past projects and compare to current estimates.
• Must be able to work as a team and communicate well internally and externally.
• Ability to critically think and problem solve as a team member and an individual.
• Ability to follow and track ESCO’s estimating and preconstruction process. Manage estimating forms to facilitate bid and leadership reviews of every estimate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in heavy civil estimating is required.
• Engineering or CM degree a plus but not required. Relative experience is acceptable.
• Experience with estimating projects above $5 million dollars is required.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid or similar estimating software is required
• Experience with takeoff software such as Agtek, Carlson or Trimble is required
• Experience with Microsoft Suite is required.
• Experience with Primavera P6 is a plus.
• Experience with Spectrum Accounting software a plus.

Why ESCO

• Starting Wage: $95,000-$125,000
• Industry‑leading Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP
• 401(k) and financial health education and access
• Comprehensive health benefits and insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Eight paid holidays after 60 days of employment
• Excellent career growth potential

The application deadline for the job is: 9/21/2026 unless filled sooner