Heavy Civil Estimator

Heavy Civil Estimator

Experienced Heavy Civil Estimator with a proven track record of delivering timely, accurate cost proposals for large-scale infrastructure projects across the Central United States. Demonstrates deep understanding of bid-build, design-build, and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) methodologies with hands-on estimating experience for heavy civil scopes including structural concrete, grading, utilities, drainage, water/wastewater, and transportation infrastructure. Skilled in conceptual estimating, quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and working with multi-disciplinary teams to develop competitive and compliant proposals.

District Overview

Aligns well with Kiewit’s Central District portfolio—specializing in self-perform operations, including mass grading, paving, structural bridge concrete, and complex heavy civil scopes. Experienced in producing estimates under aggressive timelines and navigating complex specifications, with a focus on constructability and risk mitigation.

Location

Open to supporting infrastructure projects based out of Dallas / Westlake, TX, with availability to travel to job sites across the South Central U.S., as needed for preconstruction site investigations, walkdowns, and field verifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing strategies and cost summaries based on contract documents, conceptual plans, and site conditions.
• Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and addenda to fully understand project scope and potential risk items.
• Conduct jobsite investigations to identify access constraints, material haul distances, and unique conditions impacting cost.
• Collaborate with engineers and operations teams to align estimating approaches with means and methods of construction.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes for completeness, scope alignment, and competitiveness.
• Maintain and update historical cost databases, productivity metrics, and unit pricing based on regional performance.
• Participate in peer reviews and bid strategy sessions, providing input on construction phasing, schedule impact, and resource requirements.
• Remain current with industry trends, material cost fluctuations, equipment capabilities, and construction innovations.
• Support constructability reviews and VE proposals in pursuit and preconstruction phases.
• Bluebeam, Trimble, HCSS HeavyBid, On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
• Familiar with scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) for cost-loaded schedule input and time-based estimating

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction experience with at least 2+ years directly in civil/heavy civil estimating.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

• Strong knowledge of specifications, bid documents, contract terms, and field-based construction logistics.

• Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings, develop constructability plans, and produce competitive estimates under tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills in fast-paced environments.

• Committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout the preconstruction process.

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Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

• We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.