Estimator - Heavy Civil

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Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction (Arlington-metro area, VA) Full-Time | Mid-Atlantic Region | Up to $130,000/year + Benefits

Inside Avenue is working with a leading infrastructure contractor in the Mid-Atlantic to hire a skilled and proactive Estimator to support complex heavy civil projects throughout the region.

Based just outside of Arlington, Virginia, metro area, this role plays a vital part in turning project concepts into competitively priced, buildable work.

This is a career-defining opportunity for estimators who are passionate about infrastructure, thrive on technical challenges, and are looking to join a collaborative, fast-paced estimating team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Up to $130,000/year, based on experience
• Paid Time Off: 15+ PTO days, plus 8 company holidays
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care
• Parental leave and maternity benefits
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage
• Vehicle allowance + gas card OR company truck + gas card
• Access to employee wellness support and development resources

About the Role

You’ll work closely with leadership, project managers, and fellow estimators to review plans, analyze costs, and deliver accurate pricing for a wide range of public and private sector infrastructure projects. From hard bids to conceptual budgets, your input will help secure the work that builds the Mid-Atlantic’s future.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze project drawings, specifications, and requirements
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop unit pricing for labor, materials, and equipment
• Prepare and review comprehensive estimates for heavy civil projects—including highways, bridges, utilities, and sitework
• Lead the development of bid packages and assess subcontractor and supplier proposals
• Collaborate with management and operations teams to align estimates with project goals
• Identify risks, scheduling constraints, and logistical challenges during preconstruction
• Support post-bid buyout, budgeting, and hand-off to project execution teams
• Produce estimates at multiple stages of project design: conceptual through final CD

What You Bring

• 5+ years of estimating experience, or 3+ years with a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or a similar discipline
• Proven ability to estimate projects over $30M in value
• Deep understanding of construction means, methods, costs, and engineering principles
• Proficiency with modern estimating software (e.g., HCSS, HeavyBid, OST, or equivalent)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present and justify estimates internally
• Highly organized, with a detail-oriented mindset and the ability to manage multiple bids under deadline pressure