OPEN JOB: Senior Estimator- Heavy Civil/Highway LOCATION: Phoenix, Arizona
**Relocation Assistance Available BASE SALARY - $100,000 to $130,000 **Bonus Eligible
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
A Senior Heavy Civil Estimator who can own bids, influence strategy, and win meaningful work
Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
Experience with HCSS
5+ years of heavy civil / roadway estimating experience (aviation a strong plus)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
You’ll lead estimating efforts for major heavy civil infrastructure projects across Arizona, spanning scopes such as mass grading and earthwork, concrete structures, aggregate placement, asphalt paving, airport taxiways and aprons, PCCP, and other transportation infrastructure work.
You’ll partner closely with the Chief Estimator, project managers, and executive leadership to develop smart, competitive bid strategies that balance accuracy, risk, and profitability — not just the lowest number on bid day.
You lead bids, not just take direction
Your experience is trusted and listened to at the leadership table
You work on large-scale, technically complex heavy civil and aviation projects
You’re backed by an operations team that executes what you sell
You join a contractor with a strong backlog and long-term stability
You’re surrounded by people who want to win — and know how to do it
Your Impact
Analyze plans, specs, and geotechnical reports with a risk-first mindset
Perform site visits and pre-bid evaluations
Define self-performed vs. subcontracted scopes
Build and issue subcontractor and supplier bid packages
Drive pricing strategy, including DBE/SBE participation when required
Develop full estimates using HCSS HeavyBid (takeoffs, logic, assemblies)
Analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes; make award recommendations
Lead bid reviews and challenge assumptions before bid day
What We Expect
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
5+ years of heavy civil / roadway estimating experience (aviation a strong plus)
Proven success estimating grading, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and transportation scopes
Advanced experience with estimating software, including:
HCSS HeavyBid
AGTEK, OST, P6, Excel (or similar)
Strong communication skills and confidence presenting to leadership
Competitive mindset with a “win the work” mentality
Professional, direct, and collaborative — no egos, no excuses
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
MS WORD Resume
required compensation.
Contact information.
Availability
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.