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Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction
Location: Apache Junction, AZ
Position Type: Full-Time
Join WW Clyde – Where You Work Matters
For nearly a 100 years, WW Clyde has delivered highways, bridges, pipelines, airports, and site-development projects. Our reputation for quality and innovation starts with people who share our values of integrity, safety, and continuous improvement. If you excel at turning plans and quantities into accurate, competitive bids, come build the future with us in Arizona.
Job Summary
The Estimator – Heavy Civil prepares detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for earthwork, underground utilities, concrete, and related scopes on public and private projects. You will analyze drawings and specifications, perform quantity takeoffs, solicit subcontractor quotes, and assemble complete bid packages that position WW Clyde for profitable work.
Key Responsibilities
- Review plans, specs, and addenda; define scope, risks, and bid requirements.
- Perform detailed takeoffs for dirt work, trenching, structures, and paving using HCSS HeavyBid and Trimble Business Center.
- Build cost models using current labor, equipment, and material rates; maintain the estimating cost database.
- Evaluate alternate means, methods, and materials to deliver the best value.
- Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier quotes.
- Participate in internal bid reviews, value-engineering discussions, and project handoff meetings.
- Support operations with budgets, quantity reconciliations, and change-order pricing after award.
- Ensure all estimating activities follow WW Clyde safety and environmental standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field — or equivalent estimating/field experience.
- 2 years of heavy-civil estimating experience (earthwork, utilities, concrete).
- Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid; familiarity with Trimble Business Center, Bluebeam, Excel, and scheduling software (P6 or similar).
- Solid understanding of construction methods, production rates, and cost‐control principles.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet tight bid deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and a collaborative mindset.
Why Work for WW Clyde?
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus
- Benefits from Day 1: Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- 401(k) Match & Profit Sharing
- Paid Holidays & PTO
- Stability & Legacy: Nearly a century of heavy-civil excellence with a steady backlog of diverse projects
Employment is contingent upon a successful background check and pre-employment drug screen (including THC).
W.W. Clyde & Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.