Estimator – Heavy Civil (Structures/Bridges)

Location: Kansas City Metro, Missouri (Onsite, Full-Time)

Relocation Assistance: Available

A well-established, family-owned leader in the heavy civil construction industry is seeking an experienced Estimator with civil structures and/or highway projects.

Required Qualifications

• Solid experience with structures or highway civil construction estimating
• Proficiency with bidding software (e.g., HeavyBid, Bid2Win, Agtek)
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Comfortable working independently and in team environments
• Degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and quantity takeoffs for bridge, structural, and/or heavy highway projects
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and schedulers throughout the bidding process
• Interpret plans, specifications, and DOT requirements (MoDOT, KDOT)
• Analyze historical data and conduct market research to ensure accurate projections
• Simultaneously manage multiple bids under tight deadlines
• Utilize multiple systems and screens to work with design files, spreadsheets, and estimating tools
• Mostly will be in office; rarely will travel onsite

Compensation:

• $100,000–$130,000 (3-9 years exp)
• $130,000 to $180,000 (10+ years exp)
• Annual performance bonuses

Perks:

• Phone allowance
• Vehicle allowance and fuel card

Benefits:

• Health insurance (multiple plans including PPO, HMO, HSA) – Eligible Day 1
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with 3% company match (eligible after 2 months)
• PTO: 3+ weeks/yr
• 8 paid holidays

About the Team

You’ll join a tight-knit group of estimators and project managers where teamwork, quality, and integrity drive success. The team values hard work and camaraderie—it's not unusual to celebrate a big win together.