Senior Roadway Estimator: Lead Bids & Pricing

Private Contractor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Contractor in Denver seeks an Estimator to turn complex roadway plans into accurate bids, managing the estimating process from plan review through quotes. The role requires interpreting drawings, preparing budgets, coordinating with Sales and Operations, and maintaining records in Salesforce.

You will influence pricing decisions and help deliver profitable bids that support roadway safety. The team values collaboration across Sales, Operations, and other departments and offers

Qualifications

• Experience estimating in traffic control or roadway construction.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and traffic control drawings.
• Commercial judgment with attention to scope, costs, and requirements.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and communicate with customers and field operations.
• Proficiency with estimating software, MS Office, and CRM systems; Salesforce preferred.
• Knowledge of MUTCD and applicable DOT requirements; CDOT experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and MOT plans.
• Develop preliminary budgets for GC bids and determine labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor needs.
• Support pricing through scope review, estimate revisions, and value engineering.
• Coordinate with internal teams to confirm project requirements, resource needs, and execution considerations.
• Manage multiple bid deadlines while delivering accurate estimates and responsive customer service.
• Follow up on quotes and maintain current opportunity records in Salesforce.
• Work with Outside Sales Representatives to win bids and drive revenue.
• Help improve estimating processes, workflows, and reporting.

Skills

Estimating experience

Plan interpretation

Commercial judgment

Time management

Communication with customers

Cost evaluation

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Private Contractor in Denver seeks an Estimator to turn complex roadway plans into accurate bids, managing the estimating process from plan review through quotes. The role requires interpreting drawings, preparing budgets, coordinating with Sales and Operations, and maintaining records in Salesforce.

You will influence pricing decisions and help deliver profitable bids that support roadway safety. The team values collaboration across Sales, Operations, and other departments and offers