The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and competitive cost estimates for heavy civil and utility service projects, with a primary focus on water and wastewater infrastructure. This role supports RMSS’s service-driven, fast-response operating model by translating scope, field conditions, and production assumptions into reliable bids and project budgets. The Estimator partners closely with Operations, Project Managers, and field teams to support successful project execution from pre-bid through handoff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Prepare detailed cost estimates for utility-focused heavy civil and service projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
· Review work requests, drawings, and scopes to validate constructability, quantities, and production assumptions.
· Develop estimates using HCSS HeavyBid, ensuring accurate cost structure, assemblies, and pricing logic.
· Maintain and update cost keys, price masters, and historical data to support consistent and accurate estimating.
· Analyze cost drivers and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, margin, and resource utilization.
· Review and validate vendor pricing and subcontractor quotes for competitiveness and scope alignment.
· Transfer awarded estimates into HCSS HeavyJob to support job setup, budgeting, and ongoing cost control.
· Support the Operations Manager and Project Managers by identifying potential risks, assumptions, and mitigation strategies during preconstruction.
· Prepare and distribute estimate summaries, cost analyses, and supporting documentation to internal stakeholders.
· Assist with pre-construction deliverables, including bid packages, scopes of work, and project handoff documentation.
· Support proposal and bid submissions by attending pre-bid meetings, reviewing requirements, and providing estimating input.
· Collaborate with field personnel to validate production rates, methods, and real-world constraints, particularly for service and short-cycle work.
· Maintain professional knowledge of industry trends, materials, and estimating best practices.
· Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational priorities and business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:
· High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent field-based experience.
· Experience estimating utility-focused heavy civil or service-oriented construction work.
· Working knowledge of pipe materials, valves, fittings, and water/wastewater utility systems.
· Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
· Experience working in fast-paced environments with short estimating cycles.
· Proficiency in Excel and estimating software; HCSS HeavyBid/HeavyJob experience strongly preferred.
· Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.

Skills and Competencies:

· Strong analytical and mathematical reasoning.
· High attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
· Ability to interpret drawings, scopes, and field conditions accurately.
· Collaborative mindset with a service-oriented approach to internal and external stakeholders.
· Professional written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.
· Occasional field visits requiring walking, standing, climbing, or exposure to varied weather conditions.
· Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment:
· Primarily office-based with periodic visits to job sites and customer locations.
· Fast-paced, service-driven environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
· May require occasional travel.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.