Heavy Highway Construction Estimator

Heavy Civil Estimator GDOT / Heavy Highway Construction

CMES, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator III with a strong background in GDOT, heavy highway, roadway, earthwork, underground utilities, drainage, bridges, structures, or transportation infrastructure projects. This position leads mid- to large-scale bids from initial plan review through final submission, including quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, subcontractor and supplier pricing, risk evaluation, bid strategy, and schedule planning.

Important: This is a heavy civil/highway estimating position. Candidates whose experience is primarily residential or vertical commercial construction without significant heavy civil infrastructure experience may not be a fit for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead estimates for complex heavy civil, highway, roadway, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Review plans, specifications, addenda, and bid documents to determine project scope and requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop costs for labor, equipment, materials, crews, and subcontractors.
• Prepare competitive estimates for earthwork, grading, drainage, underground utilities, concrete, structures, bridges, and roadway construction.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Collaborate with the Chief Estimator, project managers, engineers, and field operations teams to develop competitive bid strategies.
• Identify project risks, constructability concerns, cost exposures, and opportunities.
• Lead assigned bids and support the development of junior estimators.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil or heavy highway construction estimating experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent heavy highway estimating experience will be considered.
• Strong experience estimating roadway, highway, earthwork, grading, utilities, drainage, bridges, structures, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• GDOT estimating experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid and Bluebeam strongly preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret civil construction plans, specifications, bid documents, and technical drawings.
• Experience leading complex bids and coordinating with operations teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other estimators.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off

If you have proven experience estimating GDOT, heavy highway, roadway, earthwork, utility, bridge, or transportation infrastructure projects, we encourage you to apply.

CMES, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation: $79,900.00 - $95,000.00 per year

CMES, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer M/F/V/H/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. CMES, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, and without regard to any other characteristic, protected by applicable law, all in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CMES, Inc. complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, classification, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, job training, and other aspects of employment.