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Senior Project Estimator

, Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil / Transportation / Underground Utilities / Earthwork Location:

Arizona (Phoenix Metro Area) Employment Type:

Full-Time | Direct Hire A

leading full-service Heavy Civil and Industrial General Contractor

is seeking a

Senior Estimator

to join its growing team. The company delivers innovative solutions across a wide range of markets — including

highways, bridges, mining, rail, underground utilities, earthwork

. Guided by its core values —

People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision

— the firm is dedicated to building safer communities, strengthening infrastructure, and supporting sustainable growth across the U.The

Senior Estimator

is responsible for preparing and reviewing detailed cost estimates for large-scale heavy civil construction projects, including transportation, earthwork, and underground utility work. This role requires strong analytical skills, deep field experience, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver accurate, competitive, and high-quality proposals. Analyze

plans, specifications, geotechnical data, and related documents

to determine project scope. Perform

quantity take-offs

using computer-aided estimating tools. Verify

site conditions

, evaluate construction methods, and assess equipment utilization. Develop

labor, material, and production-based cost estimates

with precision and accuracy. Prepare and assist in assembling

bid packages, schedules, and proposal documents

. Collaborate closely with internal estimating, engineering, and operations teams. Participate in

pre-bid site visits, investigations, and team review meetings

. Provide

constructability input

and technical support during project pursuit and handoff to Operations. Maintain detailed estimating documentation and cost history databases. 10+ years

of estimating experience in

highway heavy, earthwork, or underground wet utilities

projects. ~ Bachelor’s Degree

in

Construction Management

,

Civil Engineering

, or equivalent field experience. ~ Proven ability to lead and prepare estimates for large-scale heavy civil projects. ~ able to interface with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and executive leadership. ~ Proficient in

HCSS HeavyBid

(or similar estimating programs),

Agtek

(or similar earthwork software),

Bluebeam

,

Microsoft Excel

, and

Word

. ~ Primarily office-based with regular computer use; some travel and on-site visits required. Opportunity to work for a

recognized Top 65 General Contractor

with a reputation for excellence. Collaborate with some of the

most talented professionals

in the construction industry. Help shape the future of America’s infrastructure through

impactful, large-scale projects

.