Civil Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Civil Construction Estimator

Civil Construction Estimator

Evergreen, Colorado | Full-Time

ESCO is a 100% employee-owned company that opened its doors in 1944.

We are located in beautiful Evergreen, CO. We perform all types of civil construction such as earthwork, utilities, concrete flat work, and concrete structures for both private and public clients. ESCO enjoys tackling diverse and challenging projects throughout Colorado and the surrounding states. Joining ESCO means becoming part of a team of innovators who own their success. As a 100% employee-owned company with a growing footprint across the Front Range, we provide careers where your ideas matter and your work makes an impact. We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join our team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Heavy Civil Estimating, be organized, motivated, detail-oriented and driven. We are offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with an outstanding benefits package. This is the perfect opportunity to build a career at a leading civil construction company.

Responsibilities and Job Duties :

• General knowledge of project search databases.

• Communicate with partners and team members regarding new and current projects.

• Attend pre bid meetings and bid openings as required.

o Ability to read civil construction plans and specifications.

• Ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs in a timely manner utilizing Agtek suite.

• Solicit subcontractors and suppliers and evaluate their proposals.

• Prepare civil self-perform estimates in detail utilizing HCSS Heavy Bid software.

• Manage bid pricing from all vendors and subcontractors. Review all quotes for completeness, responsiveness, and identify scope gaps between vendors and subcontractors

• Assist in preparation of technical proposals.

• Prepare cost analysis of past projects and compare to current estimates. • Must be able to work as a team and communicate well internally and externally. • Ability to critically think and problem solve as a team member and an individual.

• Ability to follow and track ESCO's estimating and preconstruction process. Manage estimating forms to facilitate bid and leadership reviews of every estimate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in heavy civil estimating is required.

• Engineering or CM degree a plus but not required. Relative experience is acceptable.

• Experience with estimating projects above $5 million dollars is required.

• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid or similar estimating software is required

• Experience with takeoff software such as Agtek, Carlson or Trimble is required

• Experience with Microsoft Suite is required.

• Experience with Primavera P6 is a plus.

• Experience with Spectrum Accounting software a plus.

Why ESCO:

• Starting Wage: $95,000-$125,000

• Industry-leading Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP

• 401(k) and financial health education and access

• Comprehensive health benefits and insurance

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Eight paid holidays after 60 days of employment

• Excellent career growth potential

The application deadline for the job is: 12/31/2026 unless filled sooner

. Please apply directly on this job posting.

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