Senior Estimator- Heavy Civil/Highway #ESF
Listed on 2026-06-28
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Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Road Construction, Quantity Surveyor -
Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Road Construction, Quantity Surveyor
Job Opening
Competitive pay! Company Vehicle or Vehicle allowance! Fuel Card! Health Benefits including medical, dental, vision, short term and long term disability! Vacation Pay! Holiday Pay! Annual Bonus! 401k Retirement plan + 5% company match!
Job Type: Full Time
Location:
Houston, Texas Pay:
Great Pay, Benefits + Relocation Assistance Available
Job Description What you will be doing:
Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for heavy civil and roadway projects Analyze plans, specifications, quantities, subcontractor pricing, and production rates Develop estimates for:
Concrete and asphalt paving, Road widening and reconstruction, Drainage and underground utility work, Dirt work and earthwork, Highway and bridge projects Collaborate closely with operations, project management, and leadership teams during the bid process Attend pre-bid meetings and support overall bid strategy Help identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options within estimates
Experience you will need:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field Minimum of 4 years of heavy civil/highway estimating experience involving:
Concrete and asphalt paving, Road widening, Drainage lines, Road reconstruction, Bridge work, Roadway dirt work Minimum of 4 years of hard bid estimating experience Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Estimator or a combination of Project Engineer and Estimating experience on heavy civil projects ranging from approximately $5M–$30M Experience estimating heavy civil concrete structures, roadway, bridge, and excavation projects Strong experience performing quantity take-offs, material pricing, and cost analysis including calculations involving area, volume, and quantities Minimum of 3 years of experience using estimating and scheduling software such as Primavera, Viewpoint, Heavy Bid, Heavy Job, or similar construction management platforms Strong computer skills including spreadsheet, project management, and word processing software Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management Expertise in tools such as Bid2
Win, HCSS Heavy Bid, Primavera/Planera, AGTEK, Autodesk Civil 3D Expert in bottom-up estimating and subject matter expert in one or more RLW market sectors
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