Heavy Civil Estimator – ESOP General Contractor Phoenix, Arizona
About the Opportunity:
Our client is a highly respected and growing general contractor with a strong presence across the Arizona construction market. With a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, an exceptional company culture, and a commitment to investing in its people, the business offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to join its Phoenix team. The company operates an 100% employee-owned model, giving employees the opportunity to share in the long-term success of the business while contributing to its continued growth.
🔹 The Opportunity:
The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing accurate and competitive bids for complex heavy civil construction projects. Working closely with preconstruction, project management, engineering teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, you will help develop comprehensive estimates, identify project risks, and deliver value-driven pricing strategies. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, people-focused contractor that values technical expertise, teamwork, and continuous professional development.
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
Prepare detailed and competitive estimates for heavy civil construction projects.
Analyse drawings, specifications, and bid documents to establish project scope and requirements.
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for earthwork, concrete, utilities, labour, materials, and equipment.
Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
Develop comprehensive cost estimates, budgets, and bid proposals.
Identify project risks, cost-saving opportunities, and value engineering alternatives.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and preconstruction teams to ensure accurate pricing and scope coverage.
Review constructability, project requirements, and delivery strategies during preconstruction.
Support bid reviews and present estimates and pricing recommendations to stakeholders.
Contribute to improving estimating processes, tools, and procedures.
🔹 What We're Looking For:
Approximately 5–10 years of construction industry experience preferred.
Proven experience estimating heavy civil construction projects.
Strong understanding of earthwork, concrete, and underground utilities.
Experience analysing drawings, specifications, quantities, labour, materials, and equipment costs.
Ability to prepare accurate, competitive estimates and identify value engineering opportunities.
Experience soliciting and reviewing subcontractor and supplier bids.
Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
Experience with CMAR, Design-Build, or other alternative delivery methods is advantageous.
Proficiency with industry-standard estimating software and tools.
🔹 Compensation & Benefits: The company offers a competitive total compensation package, including:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Discretionary annual bonus 401(k) with employer match 100% employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Dependent insurance options with employer contributions
- Flexible time off policy
- Nine paid company holidays
- Parental bonding leave and additional disability leave for delivery recovery
- Company-provided meals and snacks
Team-building activities and community volunteering opportunities🔹 Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to join an established Arizona contractor with a strong reputation for its workplace culture, employee ownership, and commitment to long-term growth. The business places significant emphasis on developing its people, encouraging collaboration, and creating an environment where employees can make a meaningful contribution.📩 Interested in learning more?
Apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation about the opportunity and the wider market.zak.morgan@appletonfinn.com
