Kingfisher Recruiting · 1 day ago
Senior Civil Estimator (Earthmoving and Utilities)
Sterling Heights, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
5+ years expKingfisher Recruiting has partnered with a Civil Engineering company in Sterling Heights, Michigan to find a Senior Estimator. The Senior Estimator will lead the development and preparation of detailed and competitive bid proposals for heavy civil and utility construction projects, overseeing the estimating process and mentoring junior staff.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Derek Hilbert
Responsibilities
Lead bid preparation efforts for open-cut and directional underground utility projects
Perform detailed earthwork and utility takeoffs, including shrink/swell calculations, site balancing, and trench/backfill evaluations
Develop comprehensive cost models using software to be chosen to backload Foundation financial module, and maintain accurate databases for labor, equipment, and production rates
Analyze and model material sources, haul routes, and equipment spreads for maximum cost-efficiency
Review construction drawings, specs, and addenda to determine scope and risks
Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing, ensuring competitive and complete coverage
Recommend value engineering opportunities or alternative means and methods to improve cost and constructability
Coordinate bid reviews with operations, survey, and engineering
Attend pre-bid, pre-construction, and job progress meetings
Mentor and develop junior estimators and interns, sharing best practices and lessons learned
Assist in transitioning successful bids to operations teams for project execution
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in estimating and/or project management for heavy civil, earthwork, or underground utility projects
Expertise in reading civil construction drawings and understanding municipal requirements
Deep knowledge of grading, trenching, pipe installation, dewatering, and site balancing
Proficiency with any HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Trimble software packages and scheduling tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical data
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Experience with Trimble Business Center, Primavera P6, or MS Project
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
OSHA 30-hour certification
Familiarity with alternative project delivery methods (design-build, CMAR, etc.)
Benefits
Strong benefits package with company paying most of medical insurance.
Paid travel between FL and MI and between jobs.
Relocation: $Lump Sum Package
Company
Kingfisher Recruiting
At Kingfisher Recruiting, we specialize in connecting top-tier manufacturing talent with the businesses that need them most.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase