Project Estimator II

As an Estimator II
, you'll independently develop and coordinate substantial estimate scopes for heavy civil and energy-sector construction projects. You'll analyze quantities, production, pricing, construction approach, subcontractor and supplier input, and risk to develop competitive, well-supported bids.

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.

• Independently manage substantial estimate scopes from initial review through bid completion.
• Develop and review quantities, production assumptions, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor pricing, and supplier pricing.
• Build complete, traceable estimate structures and cost components.
• Use historical cost and production information to validate assumptions.
• Present assigned scopes, findings, and recommendations during estimate and bid reviews.
• Analyze scope, site conditions, schedule requirements, production assumptions, and construction constraints.
• Evaluate means, methods, sequencing, equipment, labor strategy, and productivity.
• Analyze alternative construction approaches to improve cost, constructability, and competitiveness.
• Evaluate scope gaps, discrepancies, commercial considerations, and estimating risks.
• Develop assumptions, exclusions, clarifications, and risk considerations.
• Contribute to bid strategy and pricing recommendations.

• Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor, supplier, and vendor pricing.
• Coordinate with operations and project teams to validate production, equipment, schedule, logistics, site conditions, and construction approach.
• Participate actively in estimate, scope, risk, and bid reviews.
• Support estimate-to-operations handoffs by communicating scope, assumptions, risks, and key execution considerations.
• Provide guidance to Estimator I and other developing estimating personnel.
• Share estimating practices, construction knowledge, cost information, and lessons learned.
• Incorporate bid and project feedback into future estimating assumptions and cost history.
• Demonstrate ownership of estimate quality, completeness, and competitiveness.

This job description reflects essential functions of this position. It does not restrict management’s right to reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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:
  
  Two (2) or more years of construction estimating experience.
• Scope Management: Demonstrated experience independently developing significant estimate components, including quantity takeoffs, cost development, subcontractor/supplier pricing, and estimate documentation.
• Document Interpretation: Experience independently interpreting construction plans, specifications, bid documents, and technical information.

• Estimating experience involving heavy civil construction, earthwork/mass grading, access roads, crane or equipment pads,…