PROJECT ESTIMATOR/CONSTRUCTION MNG

Job Summary

A well-established heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager / Estimator to join a growing construction team in Windsor, CO. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented construction professional who can manage both estimating and project execution for heavy civil projects, including earthwork, grading, underground utilities, roadway construction, and site development.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a stable, team-focused environment where strong leadership, accountability, and collaboration are valued. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing competitive bids, managing project budgets and schedules, coordinating with clients and field teams, and helping ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare detailed cost estimates, bid proposals, budgets, schedules, and cost projections for heavy civil construction projects.
- Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and contract requirements to develop accurate and competitive proposals.
- Solicit, compare, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing to support project bids and budgets.
- Manage projects from award through completion, including cost tracking, scheduling, productivity, documentation, and financial performance.
- Coordinate with clients, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, project meetings, site visits, and compliance requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

- Direct hire position.
- Salary range: $85,000 to $125,000 per year.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Prepare estimates and competitive bids for heavy civil construction projects.
- Manage project planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and cost control.
- Coordinate project communication between clients, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.
- Support successful delivery of earthwork, grading, utilities, roadway, and site development projects.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction estimating, project management, or a combination of both.
- Experience with earthwork, grading, underground utilities, roadway construction, or site development projects.
- Strong understanding of civil construction methods, materials, sequencing, contract documents, and field operations.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
- Experience preparing estimates, budgets, cost projections, schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction estimating or project management software.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- 10 or more years of experience in heavy civil construction estimating or project management.
- Experience managing projects from preconstruction and bid development through closeout.
- Strong background working with subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, owners, and field crews.