Senior Estimator/Project Manager-Heavy Civil Construction

About the job

About the Company

Our client is a well-established heavy civil contractor with more than five decades of experience delivering infrastructure projects throughout the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. With 51–200 employees and annual revenue in the $100M range, the company is vertically integrated, owning and operating its own quarry facilities and asphalt plants. This allows the organization to support both its own projects and outside contractors while maintaining greater control over quality, production, and project execution.

The company’s work spans asphalt paving, concrete construction, cold milling, earthwork, and grading , with projects supporting state DOTs, municipal public works departments, and commercial developers.

About the Position

The company is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator/Project Manager to support the estimating and execution of complex heavy civil projects.

This position offers an opportunity for an experienced construction professional to be involved throughout the project lifecycle—from developing competitive estimates and proposals through project planning, execution, and closeout.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with heavy highway, asphalt, concrete flatwork, earthwork, and wet underground utility projects , along with a strong understanding of project costs, production, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and field operations.

Projects range from approximately $500K to $50M and may include work for state DOTs, municipalities, and commercial clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and competitive bids for heavy civil construction projects.

• Analyze plans, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents.

• Develop accurate quantities, labor costs, material costs, equipment costs, and subcontractor pricing.

• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals.

• Develop project budgets and establish cost controls.

• Assist with bid strategy, proposal preparation, and project pursuit activities.

• Transition awarded projects from estimating into project execution.

• Manage projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout.

• Monitor project budgets, schedules, production, and overall financial performance.

• Coordinate with field Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, owners, and other project stakeholders.

• Review project progress and identify potential cost or schedule issues.

• Manage change orders, pay applications, project documentation, and other contract requirements.

• Maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships.

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to contract requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant heavy civil construction experience ; 15 years preferred.

• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA), 10 years of related experience and/or training , or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong estimating and project management experience in heavy civil construction.

• Experience with one or more of the following project types:

• Heavy highway construction

• Asphalt paving

• Concrete flatwork

• Earthwork

• Wet underground utilities

• Experience managing projects ranging from approximately $500K to $50M .

• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, production rates, scheduling, and project costs.

• Proficiency with:

• Microsoft Office

• HCSS Heavy Bid

• HCSS Heavy Job

• Bluebeam

• Vista Viewpoint

• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively with field and office teams.

Benefits

• $100,000–$150,000 salary

• Company vehicle

• Up to 15 days of PTO

• 6 paid holidays

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• Life insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Opportunity to work on significant heavy civil infrastructure projects throughout the Kansas City market

• Long-term career opportunity with an established, family-led contractor