Heavy Civil Estimator

Estimator – Heavy Civil / Structures

Kansas City, MO (Onsite – Relocation Supported)
Heavy Civil Construction
Compensation: $90,000–$170,000+ DOE + Bonus + Allowances

Position Overview

The Estimator will support bidding efforts for heavy civil projects, with a strong focus on structures, bridges, and highway work. This role works closely with project managers, schedulers, and engineers to develop accurate, competitive bids for public infrastructure projects.

This is an onsite role with minimal travel. Relocation assistance is available and structured based on experience level.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for heavy civil and structural projects


• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing using industry-standard estimating software


• Analyze plans, specifications, and bid documents


• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and schedulers throughout the bid process


• Work with DOT requirements (state and municipal projects)


• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing


• Participate in bid strategy meetings and scope reviews


• Support multiple bids simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines


• Utilize multiple screens and tools to analyze drawings, quantities, and costs


• Assist with post-bid reviews and handoff to project teams

Projects You’ll Work On

• Highway expansions and roadway improvements


• Bridge and structural concrete work


• DOT-funded infrastructure projects


• Large-scale public works projects ranging from small builds to multi-hundred-million-dollar scopes

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction


• Experience with structures, bridges, highways, or heavy civil projects


• Proficiency with estimating software such as:
  
  
  
  • HeavyBid
  
  
  • Bluebeam
  
  
  • Bid2Win
  
  
  • AutoCAD
  
  
  • Excel
  
  
  
  


• Strong understanding of construction documents and bid requirements


• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment


• Hands-on estimating experience (not PMs transitioning into estimating)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on DOT projects (MODOT, KDOT, or similar)


• Background in structural or bridge estimating


• Experience with public infrastructure bids


• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (not required if experience is strong)