Project Estimator | Houston, TX

Project Estimator | Houston, TX

Martin Marietta

Position Summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is seeking a Project Estimator for its Kingwood, TX location. Responsible for accurately preparing, estimating, and reviewing bids for demolition work with an emphasis in roadway, highway and bridge projects along with other market segments including residential and commercial projects (50%). Managing all aspects of demolition contracts including contract administration, subcontractor coordination/payment, job cost tracking, collections and project close out (25%).

Develop a strong customer base through customer relations and negotiating skills (25%).

Responsibilities

• Research, identify and analyze new jobs to bid, determining bonding licensing and permitting requirements and identifying risks and opportunities specific to each potential new job.
• Creating and delivering project estimates that include labor, equipment, materials and subcontractor pricing.
• Perform accurate full project take-offs and determine applicable project schedules and scopes.
• Oversee contract execution process to ensure all terms and conditions are included in final contract.
• Solicit and negotiate proposals from necessary subcontractors and oversee them through all phases of the contract process.
• Producing and submitting pre-construction materials ensuring accuracy and completion of all necessary items to start work on a project once the contract has been executed.
• Manage subcontractor schedule, job progress, and billings.
• Communicating effectively with all internal and external stakeholders; including, but not limited to fellow employees, operations, subcontractors, customers, and onsite personnel.
• Create and issue invoices to contractors for work completed in a pay period, managing margins on projects, approving subcontractor pay applications, submitting cost to completes on projects each month, and managing all change order work.
• Following project start-up and close-out procedures ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, documents are submitted and the project meets all applicable standards.
• Overseeing accuracy of all daily tracking requirements, which include complete and accurate reporting using Build2
  
  Win, E-Rocks, JD Edwards and excel spreadsheets as well as cost accounting, review, and forecasting including billing, A/R and A/P functions.
• Create and maintain a contract backlog and bid activity spreadsheet.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Presents complex information clearly in both written reports and verbal briefings to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Uses Microsoft Office, budgeting tools, and scheduling software (e.g., Excel, Quick Books, MS Project) to manage operations and reporting.
• Leads team engagement initiatives to enhance collaboration and productivity across departments.
• Builds and maintains professional partnerships with client representatives and local agency officials to support project goals.
• Mediates operational disputes and negotiates resolutions using conflict de-escalation strategies and policy guidelines.
• Coordinates multiple projects by prioritizing tasks, allocating resources, and meeting tight deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Adapts to varying work schedules, including evenings and weekends, to ensure coverage during critical operational periods.
• Initiates tasks independently, setting performance goals and managing accountability without direct supervision.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• 5 years of construction project budgeting and quantity takeoffs.
• 3 years of project management and field supervisory experience.
• Must be Bilingual – Spanish/English.

Location

Kingwood, TX

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Mining