SIMON | Sr. Estimator

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients.

What we do is bigger than construction - it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain.

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Job Summary:

Leads the estimating function by analyzing market conditions, identifying and pursuing bid opportunities, and directing the preparation of accurate, competitive cost estimates and proposals for complex construction projects. This role provides strategic oversight of bidding activities, mentors and develops estimating staff, and collaborates with executive leadership and project teams.

Main Responsibilities:

* Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams

* Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies

* Monitor owner agencies, municipalities, and private client capital improvement programs to identify and pursue strategic bidding opportunities.

* Maintain and manage the construction department's estimating pipeline, including active pursuits and upcoming opportunities.

* Oversee, prioritize, and direct all estimating activities to ensure bids are accurately prepared, reviewed, and submitted on schedule.

* Lead, mentor, and develop estimating staff through training, workload management, performance coaching, and succession planning.

* Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and estimators to support estimating strategy, risk assessment, pricing, and constructability reviews.

* Participate in project setup meetings and bid‑to‑project handoffs to ensure continuity from estimate through execution.

* Ensure company estimating standards, best practices, and standardized procedures are consistently applied across all bids.

* Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for complex scopes of work and review or audit takeoffs completed by others for accuracy and completeness.

* Lead communication with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to obtain pricing, clarify scope, and evaluate value‑engineering opportunities.

* Lead and participate in bid review meetings and present estimates, assumptions, and pricing strategies to senior leadership and external stakeholders.

* Develop preliminary project schedules, identify critical milestones, assess risks, and evaluate alternate construction approaches.

* Track and analyze bid results, market conditions, competitor activity, and project performance; provide recommendations to support bidding and estimating improvements.

* Maintain estimating data and support company‑wide standardization initiatives for bidding and estimating processes.

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

* Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record required.

Skills:

* 10+ years of progressive construction estimating experience required, including asphalt paving, underground utilities,…