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AWP Safety

Provides traffic safety services and design

Estimator

Full-TimePosted on 10/15/2026
$66k - $76k/yr+ Bonus + Long-term incentive units
Junior
Bachelor's
Denver, CO, USA
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProposal Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Minimum of 1 year of construction industry experience is preferred.
  • Organized with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to develop, foster, and manage customer relationships.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, including Excel and Word.
  • Knowledge of CDOT M&S Standards and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Understand projects and all requirements.
  • Analyze available information to compile a proposal estimate.
  • Attend external pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work.
  • Determine key variables for cost and other estimates.
  • Complete proposals, including bid documents; determine project scope; and evaluate special conditions affecting the proposal, including site conditions, access, personnel, and equipment needs.
  • Review and clarify proposals and negotiate projects.
  • Prepare estimates based on time, labor requirements, equipment costs, and specifications.
  • Create and submit estimate reports or bids to appropriate persons, including project managers, clients, and bidding competitions.
  • Obtain and track offers and quotes from subcontractors or vendors.
  • Prepare preliminary schedules for successfully awarded projects.
  • Manage estimates for multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Contact current and potential customers in a sales capacity.
  • Participate in peer mentoring and on-the-job training.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A 2- or 4-year college degree in Construction Management or Engineering is preferred.
  • Experience with Salesforce software is preferred.

About the company

AWP Safety provides worksite traffic safety services for utility, infrastructure, and construction projects. It uses on-site technicians and equipment, along with permitting and traffic design, to create and enforce project-specific traffic plans and manage operations on site. The company differentiates itself by growing through acquisitions to standardize services and expand from cone-focused traffic control into a nationwide safety partner with a broad service footprint. Its goal is to be the leading nationwide partner for worksite safety by offering a complete, integrated solution from planning to on-site execution.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

North Canton, Ohio

Founded

1981

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What believers are saying

  • January 2025 acquisitions expanded Texas, Oregon, Colorado, and Nebraska coverage immediately.
  • AWP Safety named a CFO in February 2026 to tighten forecasting and cash conversion.
  • August 2026 regional leadership hires target Southwest and Gulf Coast demand from infrastructure growth.

What critics are saying

  • April 2026 unpaid-wage litigation targets Driver Protectors and overtime practices in court.
  • Indeed ratings sit at 2.4, with pay and advancement scoring 1.9 and 2.0.
  • Heavy acquisition integration can break service quality, creating customer churn after each closing.

What makes AWP Safety unique

  • AWP Safety bundled traffic control, planning, rentals, and sign manufacturing across 143 facilities.
  • Kohlberg-backed roll-ups added 21 companies, deepening density across utilities, broadband, and infrastructure.
  • August 2026 leadership appointments span Texas through Idaho, signaling a national operating platform.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral bonuses

Company News

PE Hub
Jul 31st, 2024
Kohlberg-backed AWP Safety acquires Washington Traffic Control and Western Traffic Congrol | PE Hub

AWP Safety is a provider of safety and traffic control solutions.

PR Newswire
Aug 2nd, 2023
AWP SAFETY, BACKED BY KOHLBERG & CO., ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF RHV CAPITAL'S TRAFFIC CONTROL GROUP

/PRNewswire/ -- AWP Safety, North America's leading provider of safety and traffic control solutions, has announced its strategic acquisition of RHV Capital's...

PR Newswire
Dec 5th, 2022
AWP, Backed by Kohlberg & Co., Announces Strategic Acquisitions of MOTPlans, LLC and CrossRoads, LP

/PRNewswire/ -- Area Wide Protective ("AWP"), America's leading safety company supporting utility, broadband and infrastructure upgrades and expansion, has...