Experienced Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction

Rummel Construction, Inc; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Subsidized health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company vehicle for job use

Job summary

Rummel Construction, Inc. in Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking an Experienced Estimator for heavy civil construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in estimating for heavy civil works, including highways and earthwork.

Responsibilities include preparing complete estimates, attending pre-bid meetings, and organizing project schedules. The position offers competitive salary, health insurance, 401(k) plan, and more.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience as a Civil Estimator with a self‑perform contractor.
• Proficiency with estimating software.
• Local market knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre‑bid meetings and review civil documents.
• Prepare complete estimates for various heavy civil scopes.
• Lead bid reviews and perform related duties.

Skills

Civil Estimator

Heavy civil construction experience

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

HeavyBid

MS Project

Job description

Experienced Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction

About Rummel Construction, Inc.

Rummel Construction, Inc. is a Heavy Civil General Contractor specializing in mass excavation and paving. Since 1996, we have provided earth‑moving services to the Southwest United States. Our activities span mining, landfills, golf courses, residential, CMAR/JOC, wind and energy, recreation, flood control, and transportation. With more than 400 pieces of equipment and over 75 projects underway, we are a dedicated, safe, and innovative partner for all of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre‑bid meetings and review civil documents.
• Compile and review quantities.
• Prepare complete estimates for grading, paving, storm drain, bank/scour protection, and other heavy‑civil scopes.
• Lead bid reviews and perform related duties.
• Organize, schedule, and prepare estimates with minimum supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience as a Civil Estimator with a self‑perform contractor.
• Experience bidding heavy civil construction, heavy highway, earthwork, and paving projects.
• Proficiency with HeavyBid, MS Project, or comparable estimating software.
• Ability to assess bid documents, maintain questions, and build grant‑chart type schedules.
• Experience in building self‑perform crews and production rates in estimating software.
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Local market knowledge preferred.
• Experience with private and public bidding, generating schedules of values, and maintaining scope clarification.
• Effective communication with Estimating Manager and other managers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Subsidized health insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Voluntary dental and supplemental benefits.
• Company vehicle, credit card, computer, and cell phone for job use.

Equality and Inclusion

Rummel Construction, Inc. is a 100% employee‑owned company and an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or disability. This position is contingent on passing a pre‑employment drug test.