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Estimator, Heavy Civil (Highway and Site) Lexington KY area | Full time | Confidential search About the company We are recruiting for an established, family-owned heavy civil contractor based in the Louisville area. They build roads, highways and sites for state DOTs, cities and private developers across Kentucky and Southern Indiana. They self-perform most of their work, including grading, utilities, asphalt paving and concrete, and they produce their own asphalt. Their preconstruction team is growing, and this is a dedicated, full-time estimating role. The role You will price heavy civil work from plan review through bid day. That means DOT highway lettings with KYTC and INDOT, plus private site development and utility work. Your numbers will decide which jobs the company wins and how profitably it builds them. What you will do Prepare complete bids for DOT lettings and private site work. Carry out quantity takeoffs for earthwork, utilities, drainage, aggregate base, asphalt and concrete. Build crew, equipment and production-based pricing for self-performed work. Request and level subcontractor and supplier quotes, and track DBE goals on public work. Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits, and submit questions during the bid period. Review bid results and keep cost and production data up to date. Hand awarded jobs to the project team with a clear estimate and assumptions, and support buyout. What they are looking for 5+ years estimating with a site contractor bidding private work, or a highway contractor bidding DOT work. Strong takeoff skills, and a clear understanding of how self-performed crews and equipment are priced. Experience with HeavyBid, B2W or similar estimating software, and Bluebeam or a similar takeoff tool. Confidence reading civil plans, specifications and DOT standard specifications. Calm, organized work under bid-day pressure, with sharp attention to detail. Strong bonus KYTC or INDOT bidding experience. Earthwork modeling in AGTEK, Trimble Business Center or similar. Experience pricing utilities, dirt work or asphalt paving. Field or project management experience. A degree in civil engineering or construction management. Worth knowing before you apply Letting weeks are busy, and bid days can run long. The role is mostly office based, with regular site visits. This is a competitive, hard-bid market. You will not win every job, and you will need to learn from the ones you lose. How to apply This is a confidential search run by McMillan Edwards. Apply here or message Joe Metcalfe directly. We will never share your details with the client without your permission. Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

INDAF Pay:

$118,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 4% Match 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Fuel reimbursement Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person