Senior Heavy Civil Estimator

Millstone Weber, LLC; Englewood (CO); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Millstone Weber, LLC in the United States is seeking a seasoned Heavy Civil Estimator to support preconstruction and business development. You will review plans and specs, lead multidisciplinary estimates for DOT, municipal, aviation and railroad clients, and manage bids, RFIs, and subcontractor outreach.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in Civil Engineering or related field, 10+ years of heavy civil estimating, and strong knowledge of self-perform estimating, schedules, and procurement

Formación

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years experience as Estimator or similar heavy civil role.
• Experience in self-perform estimating for heavy civil work.
• Familiarity with federal contracting rules and regulations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and estimating software (HCSS, Bluebeam).

Responsabilidades

• Review bid documents, identify risks and key requirements.
• Prepare and submit RFIs to owners as needed.
• Lead or collaborate on comprehensive heavy civil estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and material pricing analyses.
• Develop cost estimates for labor, equipment, materials, and subs.
• Prepare bid packages and conduct subcontractor outreach.
• Analyze quotes to ensure complete and competitive scopes.
• Present estimates at various project stages and delivery methods.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and assist in bid strategy.
• Support preconstruction activities and related meetings.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Educación

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management degree

Herramientas

MS Office

HCSS

Bluebeam

PreconstructionSuite

AGTEK

Descripción del empleo

About Millstone Weber (100% Employee Owned):

We are transportation infrastructure builders solving complex needs for the communities we work in for close to 100 years. We specialize in a broad range of construction markets including Highway/Bridge, Airfield/Federal, Rail/Mass Transit and Alternate Delivery including Design-Build. We focus heavily on self-performance with capabilities including heavy duty concrete paving, bridges, structural concrete, deep foundations, earthwork grading, storm drainage, and highway construction. We are ready to help solve any challenges.

At Millstone Weber, we are: Team First, Problem Solving, Passionate About Results, and we Get Better Every day. With these standards at the heart of who we are, MW is constantly striving for the best.

About the Role:

The Heavy Civil Estimator supports the preconstruction and business development teams by reviewing project plans, specifications, and requirements across a range of heavy civil disciplines. This role leads or contributes to multidisciplinary estimates including structures, roadway, concrete paving, grading, and drainage for DOT, municipal, government, aviation, and railroad clients. The Estimator manages all aspects of assigned pursuits including quantity takeoffs, cost estimation, and subcontractor and supplier outreach. The position requires strong knowledge of heavy civil construction means and methods, costs, and engineering principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret all bid documents and identify risks and key project requirements.
• Prepare and submit RFIs to owners as needed.
• Lead or collaborate with estimating teams to develop comprehensive heavy civil estimates.
• Perform and review accurate quantity takeoffs and material pricing.
• Understand and interpret historical cost data and apply to current pursuits.
• Develop organized cost estimates for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor scopes.
• Prepare bid packages and conduct outreach to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure complete and competitive scopes.
• Prepare and present estimates at various project stages and for various delivery methods including Conceptual, Schematic, Design Build, CMGC, and Bid Build.
• Identify value engineering opportunities.
• Work closely with operations teams including Structures, Paving, Equipment, QC, and Surveying to develop accurate and competitive bid strategies.
• Understand project logistics and scheduling requirements and assist in developing preliminary bid schedules.
• Prepare and submit final proposals to project owners.
• Support post bid activities including buyouts and budget development.
• Participate in preconstruction duties including pre bid meetings and site visits.
• Prepare for and actively participate in estimating meetings, including leading discussions on new pursuits, risks, and resource needs.
• Contribute to proposal content and technical writing assignments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as an Estimator, Project Manager, or similar heavy civil role preferred.
• Experience in self-perform estimating for all types of heavy civil construction, including takeoffs, production analysis, equipment selection, & comparison of subcontractor quotes vs internal pricing.
• Experience in public and private heavy civil work including bridges, roadway, CIP concrete, grading, drainage, foundations and piling, and crane operations.
• Experience in federal contracting rules and regulations.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, estimating software (HCSS preferred), Bluebeam, electronic solicitation platforms (PreconstructionSuite a plus), and scheduling software. AGTEK experience is a plus.
• Strong organization, time management, and the ability to meet hard deadlines independently.
• CM/GC and PDB experience preferred within heavy civil construction.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks for secure facilities including airports, railroads, and military bases.

Physical & Work Environment:

Primarily office based with periodic travel for jobsite visits, meetings, and conferences. Position is based in our St. Charles, Missouri office or Denver, Colorado.

Pay Range

$110,000 - $135,000 USD

Why Join Us?

At Millstone Weber, we're building more than roads-we're building careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. Join a team that values integrity, innovation, and people-first leadership.