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Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/29/2026
Description

A Brief Overview

The Senior Estimator (Heavy Civil) will be responsible for leading all levels of estimates and proposals relating to heavy-civil that are required to support engineering contracts and Design-Build Construction and EPC projects. This position will prepare and present proposals for a diverse portfolio of project types and clients. This position will assist clients in making fact-based decisions by presenting accurate estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.

What You Will Do

  • Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.
  • Assemble labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs determined necessary to present complete and accurate estimates.
  • Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.
  • Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
  • Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology insuring quality estimates are produced.
  • Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project.
  • Responsible for reviewing and approving quotes on bonds and insurance.
  • Review requirements related to small and disadvantaged business participation.
  • Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations.
  • Lead subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification reviews.
  • Responsible for reviewing and approving specialty and standard equipment pricing.
  • Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.
  • Present the estimate to internal and external clients.
  • Responsible for the review of final estimate before management review and proposal presentation.
  • Lead estimating team for completion of pre-construction services.
  • Responsible for cost history, database management and estimating process.
  • Assist with pricing of general conditions, indirect costs and review as provided by project management team.
  • Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation.
  • Provide man hour quotes for required estimating effort.
  • Develop strategy on contract partnering agreements.
  • Prepare and lead presentation on estimating data for risk review process.
  • Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews.
  • Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.
  • Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options.
  • Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.
  • Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
  • Train and mentor staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, and 7 years of direct project estimating experience required.
  • Applicable industry experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
  • Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, Bluebeam and/or Planswift preferred but not mandatory.
  • OSHA 10-hour certification preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 261282

Job Hire Type Experienced #CDB

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