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Sr Civil Construction Estimator – Secure and Strategize High-Impact Heavy Civil Concrete Projects
Job Overview
Company: Gunter Construction Company.
Salary/Pay Rate: $110,000 - $130,000 per year (based on experience) plus Performance Bonus.
Location: Kansas City, KS.
Job/Employment Type: Full-Time.
Schedule: Monday – Friday.
Project Scope: Commercial, Government, and Federal Heavy Civil/Concrete.
Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: None Required.
The Opportunity
You will serve as a strategic architect of our project pipeline, transforming complex blueprints into profitable, winnable bids. This role offers the chance to lead heavy civil estimates for a company that values "field-first" logic and operational excellence. You will directly influence our growth by securing high-stakes contracts while ensuring our crews have the budgets they need to succeed.
How You Will Make an Impact
Formulate comprehensive project estimates and proposals to ensure accurate, competitive, and timely bid submissions.
Analyze cost structures and production rates to protect gross margins and drive long-term profitability.
Collaborate with operations and field teams to build realistic work plans and pre-bid construction sequences.
Identify scope gaps, inconsistencies, and potential risk factors that others miss to prevent costly surprises.
Cultivate strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors to secure reliable pricing and resource availability.
Facilitate seamless project handoffs to operations teams to ensure site leaders understand every estimate assumption.
Refine internal estimating systems and historical cost data to improve bidding speed and accuracy over time.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Minimum of 7 to 15 years of estimating experience specifically in concrete, excavation, or heavy civil work.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related technical field.
Proven track record of managing the full bid cycle for government, federal, or large commercial projects.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and professional technical writing for proposal development.
Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Hands-on experience using B2W or HeavyBid software for complex civil estimating.
Deep knowledge of DOT regulations and local Kansas City construction methodologies.
Experience performing on-site constructability reviews and detailed quantity takeoffs.
Preferred experience in design-build delivery environments, with the ability to collaborate across preconstruction, design, and execution phases
Compensation & Benefits
Weekly pay cycle and performance-based bonus program.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Retirement savings program and profit sharing.
Company tech package including a smartphone or tablet.
Life and disability insurance options.
Team-building events.
Safety equipment provided and referral bonus program.
About Us
Gunter Construction Company is a premier concrete and General Contractor serving the Kansas City region. We are a team of driven, no-nonsense problem solvers who prioritize quality, accountability, and a "field-first" mindset. Our culture is built on mutual respect and the belief that a high-performance career shouldn't come at the cost of your family time.
Learn more at www.gunterkc.com.
Gunter Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Salary : $110,000 - $130,000