Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Responsibilities

• Analyze project documents and develop quantity takeoffs, pricing labor, equipment and materials, and assemble complete bid proposals in accordance with company standards and procedures.
• Follow established estimating methods, tools, processes and contribute to continuous improvement of estimating practices, cost data and systems.
• Analyze historical project performance data to support accurate estimating and future bid development.
• Maintain historical cost data, bid management systems and estimating software.
• Work collaboratively with senior company managers to ensure estimating deliverables meet established standards, including bid packages, formats, and budget tracking tools.
• Utilize HCSS Heavy Bid in accordance with established processes and procedures; maintain and update HCSS Heavy Bid libraries; update equipment rates annually and labor rates quarterly.
• Review project plans and specifications to confirm scope completeness; identify potential risks, cost impacts, constructability concerns and long‑lead procurement items.
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing and maintain supporting documentation within estimating software.
• Maintain bid history records and track prospective work opportunities.
• Prepare instructions to bidders, bid forms and other solicitation documents as required.
• Review general conditions, schedules, scopes of work, site logistics and related exhibits in coordination with Operations.
• Ensure continuity of project information from estimate through budget handoff.
• Review and evaluate specialty contractor bids and scopes.
• Coordinate technical proposal requirements with the Marketing Department.
• Collaborate with operational staff to review constructability and execution considerations.
• Monitor and communicate construction and material cost trends impacting project estimates.
• Evaluate alternate means and methods to determine cost-effective solutions.
• Build and maintain effective professional relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and perform work safely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of ten (10) years related construction estimating experience. Preferred: experience with the US Army Corps of Engineers, TXDOT, Harris and Montgomery County and other local, state and federal construction estimating.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar (or equivalent skills).
• Valid state driver’s license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the company’s Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass drug, driving and background screening.
• Advanced ability to prepare accurate budgets and cost estimates with strong knowledge of fiscal management principles.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, practices, and industry standards.
• Understanding of revenue models, project ledgers and cost-to-completion concepts.
• Proficiency with estimating software, particularly HCSS Heavy Bid, and online bid solicitation platforms; proficiency with HCSS, Bluebeam, OST/On‑Screen Takeoff and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to participate in job kick‑off meetings and support the transfer of estimating information to project teams.
• Ability to assist with work plan preparation and periodic project reviews as requested.
• Ability to track and price change impacts; maintain bid calendars and ensure timely estimate completion and handoff.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage estimating job folders and databases.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and under deadline pressure.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to clearly and professionally communicate estimate assumptions and work product.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
• Willingness to comply with company policies and core values.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for work‑related purposes.

• Competitive wages and bonus programs.
• Annual performance reviews with training recommendations.
• Mentorship program for career development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal…