Project Estimator III

As an Estimator III
, you'll lead complex estimates and pursuits for heavy civil and energy-sector construction projects. You'll integrate scope, quantities, production, pricing, construction approach, schedule considerations, subcontractor and supplier input, and risk into complete, competitive estimates.

This position is currently remote, with plans to transition to a future Austin, Texas office
. Occasional travel may be required for job walks, project site visits, bid and preconstruction activities, and company meetings at other company locations.

Lead complex estimates and pursuits from opportunity review through bid completion.

Establish estimate structure, responsibilities, deliverables, and review requirements.

Lead development and review of quantities, production assumptions, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor pricing, and supplier pricing.

Validate estimate completeness, accuracy, and traceability using historical cost and production information.

Present estimate strategy and recommendations during leadership bid reviews.

Evaluate scope, site conditions, schedule, logistics, production requirements, and construction constraints.

Develop estimating strategy around means, methods, sequencing, equipment, labor, productivity, and market conditions.

Evaluate alternative approaches to improve constructability, cost, and competitiveness.

Lead evaluation of scope, commercial, execution, and estimating risks.

Develop assumptions, exclusions, clarifications, contingencies, and appropriate risk treatment.

Recommend bid and pricing strategies based on project risk, opportunity, and execution requirements.

Lead solicitation, evaluation, and leveling of subcontractor, supplier, and vendor pricing.

Coordinate with operations and project leadership to validate construction strategy, production, equipment, schedule, logistics, and site conditions.

Lead estimate, scope, risk, and bid reviews for assigned pursuits.

Lead estimate-to-operations handoffs, communicating scope, assumptions, pricing strategy, risks, opportunities, and critical execution considerations.

Support industry relationships that strengthen pursuit and estimating effectiveness.

Provide technical guidance, review, and mentoring to Estimator I, Estimator II, and other estimating personnel.

Review estimating work for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and appropriate risk treatment.

Share cost history, construction knowledge, estimating practices, and lessons learned.

Incorporate bid results and project performance into estimating assumptions and cost history.

Improve estimating processes, tools, standards, and consistency.

Hybrid / Remote Transition: Currently remote and expected to transition to an Austin, Texas office-based position when the planned office is established.

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required for project site visits and job walks, bid and preconstruction activities, company meetings, and collaboration at other company offices.

Work Style: Candidates must be able to work effectively in a remote environment and collaborate with teams across multiple locations.

Degree /

Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant technical training and construction experience.

Years of

Experience:

Seven (7) or more years of construction estimating, engineering, field support, or similar experience, including four (4) or more years of estimating experience.

Lead

Experience:

Demonstrated experience independently developing and leading complex construction estimates.

Strategic & Risk Analysis: Experience evaluating estimate risk, construction approach, production assumptions, pricing, and bid strategy.

Presentation

Skills:

Experience presenting estimates, risk considerations, and recommendations during formal estimate or bid reviews.

Significant estimating experience involving heavy civil construction, earthwork/mass grading, access roads, crane or equipment pads, drainage, aggregate surfacing, underground utilities, concrete, or large-scale site development.

Civil estimating experience supporting utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or substations. Direct energy-sector experience is preferred, not required; comparable heavy civil, mass grading, and large-scale site-development experience is valued.

Strong proficiency…