Senior Civil Estimator for Heavy Highway Projects

Heicivil; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

HEI Civil is seeking an experienced Estimator for our Castle Rock, CO office to join a leading civil contracting team. You will manage multiple bids, prepare cost breakdowns, and coordinate with owners and subcontractors on complex roadway and infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of civil/highway construction estimating experience, strong knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, and HCSS, and proven negotiation and communication skills to deliver accurate, timely bids and value

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 5+ years in Civil/Heavy Highway Construction.
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and HCSS.

Responsibilities

• Prepares commercial estimates per bid procedure.
• Prepares subcontractor evaluations.
• Attends weekly construction meetings.
• Reviews plans, specifications, and owner requirements with the Estimator.
• Prepares bid proposals with cost breakdowns, clarifications, scope, and exclusions.
• Prepares drawing list and subcontract takeoffs.
• Responds to subcontractor inquiries related to bids.
• Assists with pricing of drawings, revisions, and change orders.
• Provides value engineering services.
• Maintains positive client/subcontractor relationships.

Skills

MS Office

MS Project

HCSS

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Subcontractor management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Underground utilities

Earthwork

Roadway reconstruction

Civil construction

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

HEI Civil is seeking an experienced Estimator for our Castle Rock, CO office to join a leading civil contracting team. You will manage multiple bids, prepare cost breakdowns, and coordinate with owners and subcontractors on complex roadway and infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of civil/highway construction estimating experience, strong knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, and HCSS, and proven negotiation and communication skills to deliver accurate, timely bids and value