Estimator

Estimator - Civil & Heavy Highway Construction Location: Castle Rock, CO Salary: $80-100k base + 15% bonus Schedule: Full-time, in-office (with occasional travel to jobsites) About the Company: A well-established, full-service civil construction firm based in Castle Rock, CO, offering comprehensive services across heavy civil highway construction, commercial and residential development, oil field infrastructure, site development, parks, reservoirs, and golf course construction. With a team of 200 employees, this company is known for delivering complex infrastructure projects with integrity and precision. Position Summary: We are looking for a motivated and detail-driven Estimator to join our Preconstruction Estimating team. Reporting to the Estimating Division Manager and the Project Management Division Manager, this role is ideal for a candidate with strong civil construction experience who can manage multiple projects simultaneously and contribute to high-stakes bids and preconstruction efforts. Key Responsibilities: Prepare accurate, competitive commercial estimates in alignment with company bid procedures. Evaluate and analyze subcontractor proposals and prepare comparison sheets. Review project specifications, drawings, and owner requirements with the Estimating team. Develop and submit complete bid proposals including detailed cost breakdowns, clarifications, scopes, and exclusions. Coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs) and distribute job addendums as necessary. Generate material and quantity takeoffs and assist in scope development for all trades. Price design changes, owner revisions, and subcontractor change orders, including written narratives and drawing overlays. Create comprehensive bid books for Owners and Project Managers. Support post-bid buyout and project turnover processes. Participate in value engineering and cost-saving analysis. Attend weekly construction meetings and maintain communication with subcontractors. Prepare detailed project budgets and assist in job purchasing decisions. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. Perform other tasks as assigned by management. Required Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of experience in civil or heavy highway construction estimating (5+ years preferred). Strong background in underground utilities, earthwork, roadway reconstruction, and site development. Required Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and HCSS (or equivalent construction estimating software). Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Excellent negotiation and subcontractor management skills. Customer service-focused with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. Physical Requirements: Primarily office-based role with prolonged periods of sitting. Occasional site visits required; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs when needed. AimHire is an equal opportunity employer.