Heavy Civil Estimator: Own Bid Process & Dewatering

Atlas Excavating bids and builds the work most contractors avoid; deep sanitary sewer, wet excavation, groundwater control, bypass pumping, and heavy underground utilities. We own our equipment and self-perform dewatering, so our estimates are grounded in real production—not wishful allowances. The role You’ll own estimates from first review through bid day submission and post-bid scope review, pricing real means/methods (crews, production, trucking, shoring, bypass, dewatering approach) for public and private work across NW Indiana / Chicagoland. What you’ll do Build complete bids: invite > takeoff > quotes > pricing > bid day submission > post-bid recap Perform quantity takeoffs (pipe/structures/earthwork/restoration/traffic control as applicable) Price means/methods with field reality: production rates, crew plans, trucking, shoring/boxes, bypass pumping, dewatering strategy Solicit/level quotes and ensure full scope coverage (no gaps, no double-counting) Produce a clear bid recap: assumptions, inclusions/exclusions, risk items, alternates Support award handoff to PM/ops to protect the estimate in execution What we’re looking for 4+ years estimating experience; underground utilities / heavy civil (sanitary/storm/water) preferred Comfortable with public bid environments (addenda, bid forms, unit prices, bonds) Strong plan/spec reading and disciplined documentation of assumptions Excel proficiency; clean, repeatable estimating habits Tools Bluebeam + Excel (required) HCSS HeavyBid (strongly preferred) AGTEK (nice to have) What you get at Atlas A contractor that self-performs and has the equipment to back up the plan A seat with real ownership of bids and visibility with leadership Health/Dental/Vision + Life/AD&D Company‑paid life insurance Voluntary life insurance 401(k) match up to 5% Discretionary Profit Sharing Contribution Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement PTO Paid Holidays Location: Indianapolis, Indiana area (within -60 miles) Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, and/or housing status. #J-18808-Ljbffr