Estimator with Bridge Experience

About the Role

HEI Civil is seeking an experienced Estimator with Bridge and Roadway experience to join their team in Castle Rock, CO. The role works under the direction of the Senior Estimator on heavy highway and bridge estimates. Experience in bridge construction and bidding public sector roadway work is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare heavy highway and bridge estimates in accordance with bid procedures, plans, and specifications.
• Review all plans, specifications, drawings, and Owner requirements in detail.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for both self-performed and subcontracted scopes of work.
• Prepare complete bid proposals including cost breakdowns, clarifications, scope, and exclusions.
• Assist with pricing of drawings, plan revisions, and owner/subcontractor change orders, including written narratives and drawing overlays.
• Provide value engineering recommendations where applicable.
• Prepare and manage Owner/PM bid books and estimate handoffs to project management.
• Develop and maintain subcontractor call lists; follow up to ensure adequate bid coverage.
• Solicit, evaluate, and respond to subcontractor quotes and inquiries.
• Prepare subcontractor comparison sheets for bid evaluation.
• Process and distribute all addenda to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Acquire bid bonds from bonding company as required.
• Assist in job purchasing decisions and post-bid buyouts.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Collaborate effectively with project management during estimate handoff and buyout phases.

Requirements

• Proven experience in bridge construction estimating and public sector roadway/heavy highway bidding (required).
• Strong working knowledge of bridge construction methods and best practices in heavy highway construction.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously and meet tight bid deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and HCSS (Heavy Bid, Heavy Job) or similar estimating software.
• Strong negotiation skills and extreme attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior client and subcontractor relationship management skills.
• Education: Minimum high school diploma/GED required.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience with Civil and/or Heavy Highway Construction. Field experience prior to management/estimating is a plus.

Compensation

• Base pay: $125K+/yr (based on experience)
• Salary exempt, full-time

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with discretionary match
• Six paid holidays
• $10,000 employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid Long Term Disability
• Employer-paid Private FAMLI
• Voluntary dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance
• Exclusive savings at Boot Barn, gym memberships, free Denver Zoo tickets, airfare, and more
• Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health, financial, legal, and family support