Heavy Civil/Eartwork Estimator

Title: Senior/Mid-Level Estimator
Level: Senior to Mid-Level (8-18+ years of experience)
Talent Compensation: $1,500–$2,500/month
Time Zone: US Mountain Time (Utah-based company; remote position)
What They'll Do
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Develop detailed construction estimates using HeavyBid software (primary requirement)
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Perform takeoffs using Civil 3D and AgTech/screen takeoff tools
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Create thought-driven estimates with custom unit pricing (not template-based green sheets)
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Estimate heavy civil projects: earthwork, grading, underground utilities, and light structural work
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Support business scaling and project growth
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Work directly with company leadership on estimating strategy
Ideal Candidate
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8–18+ years of estimating experience, specifically in heavy civil/earthwork
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Fluent English speaker with professional communication skills
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Bachelor's degree holder
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Prior experience working with U.S. market (domestic or remote)
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Senior or mid-level mindset with independent problem-solving ability
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Located in Latin America or Central America (remote-friendly timezone)
Standout Signal
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Direct HeavyBid software experience (non-negotiable; this is the primary filtering criterion)
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Alternative: Experience with Bid to Win software (transferable skills due to similar structure)
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Demonstrates ability to think critically about estimates rather than mechanically applying unit prices
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Portfolio or references showing complex earthwork/civil project estimates
Client Style:
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Direct, no-nonsense; 30+ years of large construction experience now scaling independently
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Prefers hands-on collaboration and strategic problem-solving
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Willing to invest 2 months of training time for the right candidate with software familiarity
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Values accuracy, independence, and understanding of construction methodology
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Non-Negotiables
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HeavyBid software knowledge or Bid to Win experience (critical for day-one productivity)
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Earthwork/heavy civil construction background
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English fluency
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Ability to work full-time, remote, on U.S. mountain time
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Senior or mid-level estimating mindset (not early career)
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