Sr Estimator,Heavy Civil Job Flagstaff area,Arizona USA,Construction

Overview

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Pay Range: N/A
Salary Interval: Salary

Application Instructions: J Banicki Construction is looking for an experienced SR Estimator that has experience in Heavy Civil Construction. Build Big. Win Work. Lead the Numbers. If you're a Senior Heavy Civil Estimator who wants to own bids, influence strategy, and win meaningful work, Banicki is looking for you. At J Banicki Construction, estimating isn’t back-office support — it’s a competitive advantage.

We trust experienced estimators to think critically, challenge assumptions, and help drive how the company grows in Arizona s most complex infrastructure markets. This is a role for someone who wants authority, accountability, and respect — and who thrives in a fast-moving, high-expectation environment. 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.

Why High-Level Estimators Choose Banicki

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

What s In It for You

Top-tier compensation with up to 10% annual bonus

401(k) with 5% company match

Full medical, dental & vision benefits

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement & continued professional development

Clear runway for growth into lead or preconstruction leadership roles

Work-life balance that respects performance — not micromanagement

Position Description :

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 Heavy Bid (takeoffs, logic, assemblies)

Analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes; make award recommendations

Lead bid reviews and challenge assumptions before bid day

Influence how Banicki positions itself to win work — consistently

Position Requirements :

What We Expect

Bachelor s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience

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 Heavy Bid
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

Equal Opportunity Employer :

We are an equal opportunity employer:
We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Sr Estimator, Heavy Civil