Meridian Contracting
Heavy Civil Estimator (Business Development Focus)
Meridian Contracting, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Heavy Civil Estimator (Business Development Focus)
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This range is provided by Meridian Contracting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
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Manager, Human Resources / Talent Acquisition for Industry Leader Heavy Civil Construction Estimator (Business Development Focus)
Location:
Arizona
Job Type:
Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Heavy Civil Estimator
to support our preconstruction efforts and help drive new business opportunities. This client facing role focuses on preparing accurate, competitive estimates while identifying upcoming work and expanding relationships with owners, municipalities, developers, and general contractors.
If you excel at turning plans and quantities into real-world pricing—and you enjoy helping win new work—this position is for you.
Responsibilities
Review plans, specifications, and bid documents for heavy civil projects.
Perform detailed takeoffs for earthwork, utilities, grading, drainage, concrete, paving, and site development.
Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes.
Prepare complete bid packages for public and private infrastructure projects.
Develop project budgets, cost breakdowns, and bid narratives.
Maintain updated cost databases for labor, equipment, materials, and production rates.
Participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings, and internal bid reviews.
Analyze bid results and incorporate lessons learned into estimating strategies.
Business Development
Identify upcoming bid opportunities and market trends.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, engineers, municipalities, and GCs.
Attend industry events, networking functions, and pre-bid conferences.
Support proposal preparation, qualification packages, and marketing content.
Partner with leadership to pursue new markets and strategic project opportunities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of heavy civil estimating experience
required.
Strong knowledge of earthwork, utilities, drainage, and site development.
Proficiency with
HCSS HeavyBid
and Microsoft Office.
Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.
Interest or experience in business development or client relations is preferred.
Working Conditions
Primarily office-based with occasional travel for site walks, client meetings, and industry events.
Performance Expectations
Achieve full proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid within 6 months.
Independently estimate $5M+ projects within 9 months.
Develop new client or market relationships for Meridian within 12 months.
Why Join Us
We build challenging, meaningful projects that shape communities. Join a team that values accuracy, accountability, and results. If you’re ready to take ownership of the estimating process and help grow our business, we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Project Management
Civil Engineering and Construction
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Meridian Contracting by 2x
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
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This range is provided by Meridian Contracting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from Meridian Contracting
Manager, Human Resources / Talent Acquisition for Industry Leader Heavy Civil Construction Estimator (Business Development Focus)
Location:
Arizona
Job Type:
Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Heavy Civil Estimator
to support our preconstruction efforts and help drive new business opportunities. This client facing role focuses on preparing accurate, competitive estimates while identifying upcoming work and expanding relationships with owners, municipalities, developers, and general contractors.
If you excel at turning plans and quantities into real-world pricing—and you enjoy helping win new work—this position is for you.
Responsibilities
Review plans, specifications, and bid documents for heavy civil projects.
Perform detailed takeoffs for earthwork, utilities, grading, drainage, concrete, paving, and site development.
Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes.
Prepare complete bid packages for public and private infrastructure projects.
Develop project budgets, cost breakdowns, and bid narratives.
Maintain updated cost databases for labor, equipment, materials, and production rates.
Participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings, and internal bid reviews.
Analyze bid results and incorporate lessons learned into estimating strategies.
Business Development
Identify upcoming bid opportunities and market trends.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, engineers, municipalities, and GCs.
Attend industry events, networking functions, and pre-bid conferences.
Support proposal preparation, qualification packages, and marketing content.
Partner with leadership to pursue new markets and strategic project opportunities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of heavy civil estimating experience
required.
Strong knowledge of earthwork, utilities, drainage, and site development.
Proficiency with
HCSS HeavyBid
and Microsoft Office.
Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.
Interest or experience in business development or client relations is preferred.
Working Conditions
Primarily office-based with occasional travel for site walks, client meetings, and industry events.
Performance Expectations
Achieve full proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid within 6 months.
Independently estimate $5M+ projects within 9 months.
Develop new client or market relationships for Meridian within 12 months.
Why Join Us
We build challenging, meaningful projects that shape communities. Join a team that values accuracy, accountability, and results. If you’re ready to take ownership of the estimating process and help grow our business, we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Project Management
Civil Engineering and Construction
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Meridian Contracting by 2x
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
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