Mid-Level Heavy Civil Estimator for Infrastructure Bids

Kiewit; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to deliver timely, accurate cost proposals for large infrastructure projects across the Central United States. The role requires knowledge of bid-build, design-build, and EPC methods, with hands-on estimating for structural concrete, grading, utilities, drainage, water/wastewater, and transportation projects.

Open to Dallas/Westlake, TX-based work with travel to job sites in the South Central U.S. for preconstruction activities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction estimating experience, specifically civil/heavy civil.

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.
• Bluebeam, Trimble, HCSS HeavyBid, On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
• Familiar with scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) for cost-loaded schedule input and time-based estimating

Skills

Estimating

Civil/Heavy Civil

Bid strategy

Collaboration

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 deliver timely, accurate cost proposals for large infrastructure projects across the Central United States. The role requires knowledge of bid-build, design-build, and EPC methods, with hands-on estimating for structural concrete, grading, utilities, drainage, water/wastewater, and transportation projects.

Open to Dallas/Westlake, TX-based work with travel to job sites in the South Central U.S. for preconstruction activities.