Estimator - Civil Construction

Join one of Kansas City's leading heavy civil construction firms that builds roads, highways, and large site development projects across the region! We self-perform all aspects of work from excavation and grading to utilities and paving. We need another good Estimator to help with our huge backlog of work!

Your role would be with a dynamic firm that has progressive leadership, a great culture, and offers fantastic employee appreciation and excellent opportunities for career growth.

The Estimator position requires 4+ years of experience with a self-performing civil construction firm with expertise in highways, earthwork, concrete structures, underground utilities, and/or paving projects.

• 4+ years of experience in Heavy Highway or Civil Construction
• BS Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management preferred
• Expertise in Self-Performed Heavy Civil/HHWY Construction
• Experience in managing self-perform forces in earthwork, underground, concrete structures, and/or paving is preferred

• As the Estimator, you’ll be responsible for estimating time, labor, and material costs while maintaining acceptable profit margins.
• You will work with a team of Senior Estimators and associated office and field management.
• You will be responsible for obtaining quotes from subcontractors and vendors when needed.
• This position’s accountability includes, but is not limited to:
  Pre‑construction, Project Set‑up, Project Cost‑Control, Scheduling, Submittals, Scheduling, Change Orders, Cost Control, Complete Project Oversight, and Profit & Loss.

• Base Salary $120K-$180K DOE
• 401k with company match
• Company vehicle or allowance
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• 2-5 years of experience in heavy civil construction with an emphasis in the public works, heavy highway, underground utilities, or commercial site work arena
• Experience with state DOT and municipalities is ideal but not required
• Experience with any of the following: HCSS Heavy Bid, AGTEK, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, and/or Primavera P6
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Negotiated project experience ideal, including technical writing skills