Estimator - Heavy Civil

gpac; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hands-on project team

Job summary

gpac seeks an Estimator to prepare bids and manage preconstruction efforts for heavy highway and bridge projects. You will collaborate with Project Managers and leadership to develop accurate cost estimates, analyze plans, and evaluate subcontractor and material quotes.

Responsibilities include detailed estimates for heavy civil work, quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, value-engineering options, and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years estimating experience in heavy civil, highway, or bridge projects.
• Strong ability to read plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Proficient with estimating software HeavyBid, Bluebeam, AGTEK and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of production rates, construction methods, and DOT standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed estimates for heavy highway, bridge, and civil construction projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and review plans and specifications for constructability.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Prepare bids, proposals, and value-engineering options.
• Assist in risk assessment and cost-saving strategies.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and field teams to confirm scope and constructability.

Skills

Plan reading

Cost estimating

Reading plans and specifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

HeavyBid

Bluebeam

AGTEK

Job description

We are seeking an Estimator to prepare bids and manage preconstruction efforts for heavy highway and bridge projects. This role works closely with Project Managers and leadership to develop accurate cost estimates, analyze plans, and evaluate subcontractor and material quotes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed estimates for heavy highway, bridge, and civil construction projects
• Perform quantity takeoffs and review plans and specifications for constructability
• Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids
• Prepare bids, proposals, and value-engineering options
• Assist in risk assessment and recommend cost-saving strategies
• Coordinate with Project Managers and field teams to confirm scope and constructability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)
• 5+ years estimating experience in heavy civil, highway, or bridge projects
• Strong ability to read plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports
• Proficient with estimating software (e.g., HeavyBid, Bluebeam, AGTEK) and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of production rates, construction methods, and DOT standards

Why Join Us

• Work on high-profile heavy highway and bridge projects
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunity to grow within a well-established, hands-on team