Bridge Estimator

Pay: $ - $ per year

• Join a respected heavy civil construction team with a strong pipeline of public bridge, infrastructure, asphalt, concrete, and transportation projects
• Take ownership of high-impact bridge bids from strategy through proposal, subcontractor pricing, and contract award
• Work closely with experienced operations and area leadership in a collaborative, field-connected estimating environment
• Step into a role where your technical judgment, cost analysis, and bridge construction knowledge directly help win meaningful work
• Enjoy competitive base compensation, bonus potential, strong benefits, and long-term stock ownership opportunity

This is an on-site opportunity based in Indianapolis, Indiana, offering the chance to work closely with project, estimating, and operations teams in one of the Midwest's strongest construction markets.

Candidates must have 5+ years of bridge-intensive estimating or construction experience, plus a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.

• Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for public bridge and heavy civil construction projects
• Review plans, specifications, contract documents, and work scopes to identify key bid requirements and project risks
• Develop bid strategy in partnership with area management, operations, and project leadership
• Attend pre‑bid meetings, conduct field checks, and evaluate project conditions
• Solicit, review, and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Verify quantities, assign resources, and apply appropriate production rates
• Evaluate design options, construction methods, and alternate approaches to help secure profitable work
• Prepare and submit bid proposals, supporting documentation, and required pricing details
• Support contract negotiations, subcontractor agreements, and purchase order finalization
• Monitor job cost feedback from active projects and use that insight to improve future estimating accuracy
  
  Build positive relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience with bridge-intensive projects, bridge estimating, heavy civil estimating, or bridge construction
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contract documents, and bid requirements
• Experience with Microsoft Office and HCSS Heavy Bid or similar estimating software
  
  Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with operations and project teams
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven bidding environment

This is a great opportunity for a bridge construction professional who enjoys strategy, numbers, teamwork, and winning work. You will be part of a team that values accountability, practical field knowledge, and long‑term success. We offer the stability of an established construction organization, meaningful infrastructure projects, strong benefits, bonus potential, and a culture where experienced estimators can make a visible impact.

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance