Lead Estimator – Heavy Civil & Infrastructure

CyberCoders; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan w/company match

Profit Sharing

Paid Parental Leave

Holidays/Vacation/Sick Pay

Educational Assistance

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking an experienced Estimator in Castle Rock, CO to produce accurate cost estimates for heavy civil and infrastructure projects, including DOT, bridges, and highways. You will lead bid preparation, takeoffs, and cost analyses to support timely proposals that meet client requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of heavy civil estimating experience, proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid or Bid2Win, and excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil and infrastructure.
• Proven experience using HCSS and B2W estimating platforms.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil cost components and productivity rates.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete cost estimates and takeoffs for heavy civil and infrastructure projects (DOT, bridge, highway, marine).
• Use estimating software (HCSS, B2W and other platforms) to prepare bids, track quantities, and manage historic unit costs.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from plans and specifications and convert to labor, equipment, and material costs using current rates and productivity factors.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors to obtain pricing, clarify scope, and validate assumptions.
• Identify and quantify project risks and opportunities; perform value engineering and recommend cost-saving alternatives.
• Prepare and present bid documents, estimate summaries, bid forms, and supporting backup for internal review and client submissions.
• Maintain and update cost databases, bid logs, and estimating templates to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Monitor bid schedule and ensure timely submission of proposals while maintaining quality control and compliance with contract requirements.
• Support post-bid activities including bid reviews, clarifications, change order pricing, and claims support as required.
• Stay current on market conditions, material pricing trends, equipment rates, and union/crew productivity relevant to heavy civil construction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

HCSS

B2W

Job description

CyberCoders is seeking an experienced Estimator in Castle Rock, CO to produce accurate cost estimates for heavy civil and infrastructure projects, including DOT, bridges, and highways. You will lead bid preparation, takeoffs, and cost analyses to support timely proposals that meet client requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of heavy civil estimating experience, proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid or Bid2Win, and excellent analytical skills.