Heavy Civil Estimator – Bid & Preconstruction Expert

Zaddy Solutions; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Washington state seeks a Civil Estimator to support estimating and preconstruction for major infrastructure projects statewide. You will develop quantity takeoffs and cost estimates, review plans, and coordinate with project teams to price bids accurately.

This role welcomes experienced estimators and project professionals transitioning into estimating, with emphasis on roads, bridges, utilities, and site development.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil construction environments.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Heavy civil experience

Plan interpretation

Budgeting

Estimating

Communication

Driver's license

Tools

Bluebeam

HCSS HeavyBid

Bid2Win (B2W)

HeavyJob

Procore

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Zaddy Solutions in Washington state seeks a Civil Estimator to support estimating and preconstruction for major infrastructure projects statewide. You will develop quantity takeoffs and cost estimates, review plans, and coordinate with project teams to price bids accurately.

This role welcomes experienced estimators and project professionals transitioning into estimating, with emphasis on roads, bridges, utilities, and site development.