Bid estimator for contractor and construction projects

Location
8732 Hovedgård
Working hours
Full-time
Posted
15 October 2026
Application deadline
20 November 2026
Category
Bygningskonstruktør

About the job

Bid estimator for contractor- and civil engineering projects

Do you have a head for numbers, drawings and contractor work – and can you see the opportunities in a good contract?

On behalf of Hovedgård Entreprenørforretning, Plant Supervision is seeking a skilled and independent bid estimator who wants to help ensure the company wins the right tasks at the right prices.

Hovedgård Entreprenørforretning is an established company with more than 25 employees, working with professional clients and partners in industrial, commercial and civil construction.

You will become an important part of a company with short decision paths, where your efforts have a direct impact on the projects that are carried out.

About the job

As a bid estimator you will play a central role in reviewing, calculating and preparing bids for contractor- and civil engineering projects.

You will work closely with management and project managers to ensure realistic and competitive bids.

Your tasks will include

  • Reviewing tender material, drawings and descriptions
  • Quantities extraction and calculation of contractor- and civil engineering works
  • Obtaining and assessing prices from suppliers and subcontractors
  • Preparation of bids and financial estimates
  • Assessment of risks, opportunities and alternative solutions
  • Dialogue with clients, consultants and partners
  • Handover of won projects to the project managers
  • Follow-up on bids and development of the estimating basis

Who are you?

We envision that you have experience from the contracting industry and a good understanding of how the work is carried out in practice.

You may be an experienced bid estimator, but you can also have a background as a project manager, contract manager or foreman and want to work more with calculation and bids.

We emphasize that you

  • Have experience with bid calculation (using Sigma and AutoCAD) within contractor- and civil engineering works
  • Have a good understanding of earthworks, concrete, sewers, paving and civil projects
  • Can read and understand drawings, descriptions and tender material
  • Have financial understanding and an eye for detail
  • Work in a structured and independent manner
  • Are good at collaborating and finding practical solutions
  • Are eager to take responsibility and contribute to the company's development

The most important is not necessarily your education, but that you have the right understanding of contractor work, can work through a case, and want to take responsibility.

What does Hovedgård Entreprenørforretning offer?

  • An independent position with significant influence on upcoming projects
  • Close collaboration with management and project managers
  • A diverse daily work life with exciting contractor- and civil engineering tasks
  • Great freedom and short decision paths
  • An informal work environment with talented and helpful colleagues
  • Opportunities for professional and personal development
  • Salary commensurate with qualifications

About Hovedgård Entreprenørforretning

Since 1997, Hovedgård Entreprenørforretning has evolved from a sole proprietorship into a solid contracting company with more than 25 employees.

The company works within earthworks, concrete, element assembly, sewerage, paving and civil works – with a particular strength in industrial construction.

Customers are professional clients, and the company places great importance on long-term collaborations, quality and solutions that work both practically and economically.

Hovedgård Entreprenørforretning is characterized by an informal tone, a strong sense of community and a culture where people help each other and take responsibility.

Read more about the company at www.heff.dk

Interested in the position?

Plant Supervision handles the recruitment on behalf of Hovedgård Entreprenørforretning.

If you have questions about the position or would like an informal talk about the opportunities, you are welcome to contact Niels Møller at 3170 9862

Application and CV can be sent to [email protected]

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Bid estimator for contractor and construction projects

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