Heavy Civil Estimator — Southwest Infrastructure

Kiewit; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to join our Phoenix, AZ office, focusing on pricing large-scale infrastructure projects across the Southwest. You will lead cost analyses, develop bid strategies, and collaborate with engineers and operations to deliver competitive proposals.

Responsibilities include evaluating subcontractor quotes, maintaining cost databases, and staying abreast of industry trends. A civil estimating background and relevant degree are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction experience with at least 2+ years directly in civil/heavy civil estimating.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of specifications, bid documents, contract terms, and field-based construction logistics.
• Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings, develop constructability plans, and produce competitive estimates under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills in fast-paced environments.
• Committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout the preconstruction process.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing strategies and cost summaries based on contract documents, conceptual plans, and site conditions.
• Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and addenda to fully understand project scope and potential risk items.
• Conduct jobsite investigations to identify access constraints, material haul distances, and unique conditions impacting cost.
• Collaborate with engineers and operations teams to align estimating approaches with means and methods of construction.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes for completeness, scope alignment, and competitiveness.
• Maintain and update historical cost databases, productivity metrics, and unit pricing based on regional performance.
• Participate in peer reviews and bid strategy sessions, providing input on construction phasing, schedule impact, and resource requirements.
• Remain current with industry trends, material cost fluctuations, equipment capabilities, and construction innovations.
• Support constructability reviews and VE proposals in pursuit and preconstruction phases.
• Familiar with scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) for cost-loaded schedule input and time-based estimating.

Skills

Estimating

Cost analysis

Bid strategy

Team collaboration

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Trimble

HCSS HeavyBid

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to join our Phoenix, AZ office, focusing on pricing large-scale infrastructure projects across the Southwest. You will lead cost analyses, develop bid strategies, and collaborate with engineers and operations to deliver competitive proposals.

Responsibilities include evaluating subcontractor quotes, maintaining cost databases, and staying abreast of industry trends. A civil estimating background and relevant degree are required.