Senior Estimator-Heavy Civil

Kimmel & Associates, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Company vehicle or allowance

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead heavy civil estimating for projects in the Puget Sound region. You will evaluate opportunities, develop competitive bids, and stay involved through execution to maximize value and margins.

Ideal candidates bring 10–20+ years of heavy civil estimating experience, strong technical expertise, and the ability to build productive industry relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 10–20+ years estimating heavy civil construction projects.
• Proficient with HCSS HeavyBid and MS Office.
• Strong CPM scheduling and value engineering knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plans and specs to develop detailed cost estimates for public and private projects.
• Assess bid opportunities, review constructability, and support bid decisions.
• Maintain involvement from initial bid through project execution and closeout.
• Support contract development, buyout, and subcontractor negotiations.
• Coordinate bid bonds, insurance requirements, and documentation.
• Participate in work-in-progress reviews and change orders.
• Collaborate with project management, accounting, and field teams.
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / construction management or related field

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a well-established infrastructure contractor specializing in complex heavy civil construction projects across the public and private sectors. The company delivers a broad range of work, including underground utilities, roadway improvements, site development, mass grading, earthwork, and water and wastewater infrastructure.

With a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and client satisfaction, the organization has developed a diverse project portfolio and a commitment to long-term industry relationships. This is an opportunity to join an experienced construction team and contribute to successful project pursuits, execution, and continued growth.

About the Position

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead estimating efforts for heavy civil construction projects throughout the Puget Sound region. This individual will evaluate project opportunities, develop competitive bid proposals, and remain involved from initial bid selection through project execution and final completion.

Working closely with project managers, executive leadership, field teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, the Senior Estimator will help ensure accurate cost projections, effective project buyout, and strong financial performance. The ideal candidate brings extensive heavy civil estimating experience, strong technical expertise, and the ability to build productive relationships across the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimating and Bid Preparation: Analyze project plans and specifications, develop detailed cost estimates, and prepare competitive proposals for public and private sector projects.
• Project Evaluation: Assess bid opportunities, review constructability, evaluate project risks, and support strategic bid decisions.
• Project Ownership: Maintain involvement throughout the project lifecycle, from initial estimating and bid submission through execution and closeout.
• Contract Negotiation and Buyout: Support contract development, project buyout, subcontractor negotiations, and material purchasing.
• Bid Administration: Coordinate bid bonds, evaluate project-specific insurance requirements, and ensure timely submission of required documentation.
• Financial Oversight: Participate in work-in-progress reviews, support change order negotiations, and collaborate with project managers to protect budgets and margins.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with project management, executive leadership, accounting, administration, and field personnel to support project success.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Field and Project Support: Participate in site visits and provide estimating expertise throughout project execution as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• 10-20+ years of experience estimating heavy civil construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction, including underground utilities, roadway construction, mass grading, earthwork, and water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid estimating software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of CPM scheduling, constructability reviews, value engineering, and project budgeting.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 scheduling software is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding bid deadlines.
• Experience collaborating with project managers, executives, subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage time-sensitive bid documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary:$130,000-160,000, depending on experience.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company vehicle or monthly personal vehicle allowance.