SIMON | Chief Estimator

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction – it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com/.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com. 

Job Summary:

Provides senior‑level leadership and strategic direction for the company’s estimating function. The Chief Estimator works closely with executive leadership, operations, manufacturing, and business development to evaluate project feasibility, support bid and no‑bid decisions, and ensure estimates reflect market conditions and operational capabilities..

Main Responsibilities:

•    Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Simon Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
•    Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
•    Establish and execute the overall estimating vision, strategy, and governance aligned with corporate goals and profitability objectives
•    Provide oversight of bid selection, pricing philosophy, risk tolerance, and resource allocation across all estimating activities
•    Advise executive leadership on pursuit selection, pricing recommendations, and risk exposure based on market conditions, operational capacity, and historical performance
•    Oversee all estimating operations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company standards and best practices
•    Lead senior‑level bid and no‑bid decisions and present pricing strategies, assumptions, and risk assessments to leadership and key stakeholders
•    Partner with business development and operations leadership to identify and pursue work aligned with company capabilities and strategic objectives
•    Monitor and evaluate market conditions, competitor activity, and key cost drivers influencing bidding strategy
•    Establish and maintain processes for risk identification, mitigation, and margin protection within the estimating function
•    Analyze bid results, project performance, and historical cost data to improve estimating accuracy and financial outcomes
•    Lead, mentor, and develop estimating team through training, performance management, and succession planning
•    Provide oversight of estimating systems, tools, and standardization efforts to ensure consistency and efficiency
•    Participate in conceptual project development and feasibility evaluations to support informed pursuit and pricing decisions
•    Evaluate constructability, delivery methods, contract requirements, and execution risks during the estimating phase to support sound pricing and delivery assumptions
•    Ensure alignment between estimating and operations by validating assumptions related to schedule, labor availability, equipment, and construction methods
•    Develop and maintain relationships with key subcontractors and vendors

Education:

•    Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and extensive industry experience may be considered
•    Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required

Skills:

•    15+ years of progressive construction estimati