Strategic Heavy Civil Estimator – Preconstruction & Bids

KLA Industries; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries is a well-established heavy civil contractor seeking a Civil Estimator to support estimating and preconstruction for major infrastructure projects across Washington State.

We value candidates with heavy civil project experience, ability to review plans and prepare quantity takeoffs, and strong collaboration with project teams. This role offers opportunity for growth in estimating and preconstruction activities within a proven contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil construction environments.
• Ability to interpret plans, specs, and project scopes.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, budgeting, estimating, or cost management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• DOT/public works/utility/transportation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents.
• Develop quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for heavy civil projects.
• Evaluate labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production costs.
• Assist in bid preparation, pricing, and proposal development.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Support change order pricing and cost evaluation.
• Participate in project handoff and preconstruction planning activities.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and documentation.
• Support project budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking efforts.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Quantity takeoffs

Budgeting

Estimating

Project controls

Communication

Organization

Driver's license

Tools

Bluebeam

HCSS HeavyBid

Bid2Win (B2W)

HeavyJob

Procore

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

KLA Industries is a well-established heavy civil contractor seeking a Civil Estimator to support estimating and preconstruction for major infrastructure projects across Washington State.

We value candidates with heavy civil project experience, ability to review plans and prepare quantity takeoffs, and strong collaboration with project teams. This role offers opportunity for growth in estimating and preconstruction activities within a proven contractor environment.