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Lead Structures Estimator (PM)
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GPAC
Chicago, IL (In Person)
$125,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Position:
Lead Structures Estimator•Bridge & Structural Steel Location:
Kansas City Region Compensation :
$100- $150k + benefits + 401k + company vehicle A growing heavy civil contractor is seeking a Lead Structures Estimator to support expanding work in bridge construction, structural steel, and railroad structures.
They will consider:
A true Estimator willing to learn PM A true Project Manager willing to learn estimating A hybrid Estimator/PM who already does both This is a hands‑on role for someone who wants ownership, influence, and the ability to shape how complex structures get built.What You'll Do:
Estimate and/or manage bridge and structural steel projects Lead planning, scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination Oversee 1-4 projects at a time, typically $3M- 5M Work closely with field teams to ensure safe, high‑quality execution Use HCSS HeavyBid for estimating Travel one night per week (home every weekend) Must‑
Have Experience:
5+ years of bridge experience (required) Strong structural steel background (preferred over concrete/cast‑in‑place) Experience as an Estimator, PM, or hybrid Willingness to travel one weeknight per week Ability to run work- this is not a senior oversight role Experience with HCSS HeavyBid or willingness to learn Nice to
Have:
Railroad structure experience Deep foundations or structural support experienceWork Environment:
On‑site role (not hybrid) except for occasional illness situations Tight‑knit team with direct access to leadership Stable workload with consistent growth Why You'd Want toWork Here:
Family‑owned and operated- people are treated like family, not numbers Leadership is present and accessible — the owner is on site daily and knows every employee Exceptional retention
- average tenure is 20+ years Real stability
- the company has doubled in size over the last decade without layoffs Growth without chaos
- expanding at a pace that allows people to develop, not burn out Career advancement
- employees have risen from field laborers to leadership roles Supportive culture
- if someone has a sick family member, they don't force you to come in Strong annual volume with a healthy backlog This is the kind of place where people stay because they're valued, supported, and given room to grow.