Project Cost Estimator

Estimator – Dredging & Marine Construction

We are seeking a qualified Estimator to support dredging and marine construction projects by developing accurate and competitive cost estimates, bid packages, and project proposals. Experience with dredging operations, dredge construction projects, marine construction estimating, or heavy civil construction is highly preferred. Please review all qualifications carefully before applying.

Only candidates with relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to demonstrate dredging estimating, marine construction estimating, construction estimating, project engineering, or related industry knowledge will be considered. Candidates must be able to review dredge project plans, specifications, and contract documents; evaluate dredging project costs; and manage multiple priorities while meeting critical bid deadlines.

The Estimator reports directly to the Director of Operations and works closely with the management team, project managers, company leadership, suppliers, subcontractors, engineers, surveyors, and field personnel throughout the dredging project bidding process.

Applications that do not provide sufficient work history, job responsibilities, dredging or construction experience, estimating experience, project experience, and accurate employment dates may be disqualified.

The office location for this position will be in League City, Texas or Port Lavaca, Texas. This is a salaried position scheduled five days a week, with travel required approximately 20% of the time based on dredging project and operational needs.

The Estimator will collaborate closely with the management team, project managers, operations personnel, engineers, surveyors, suppliers, subcontractors, and field personnel to validate project scope, production assumptions, dredging equipment requirements, project requirements, and pricing considerations.

Dredging estimating is deadline-driven and requires attention to detail, organization, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting bid deadlines.

As the Estimator, you will develop detailed cost estimates for dredging, marine construction, and heavy civil construction projects. You will review project specifications, engineering drawings, bid documents, dredge production requirements, and contract documents to determine project scope and estimating needs.

You will perform quantity takeoffs for materials, labor, dredging equipment, support equipment, subcontracted work, and marine construction activities using established methods and software tools. You will solicit, evaluate, and incorporate supplier and subcontractor quotations into estimates and prepare bid packages, cost breakdowns, estimate summaries, bid recap reports, and supporting documentation.

You will participate in bid review meetings, analyze production rates, dredge equipment utilization, project logistics, construction approaches, and pricing assumptions, while identifying potential project risks, scope considerations, and estimating impacts.

You may attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, dredging project walkthroughs, coordinate bonding activities, prepare change order pricing, assist with project budgeting after award, and support post-bid or post-project analysis to improve future estimating accuracy.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related field is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in dredging estimating, marine construction, heavy civil construction, construction estimating, project engineering, earthwork, infrastructure, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience estimating dredging projects is highly desirable.
• Must have strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and contract documents.
• Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Must be willing to learn estimating software and company systems.
• Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment screening requirements.
• Must have clean MVR - driving record

• Experience with construction estimating software such as HCSS Heavy Bid or similar platforms is preferred.
• Familiarity with dredging operations, dredge equipment, marine construction, heavy civil construction, earthwork, infrastructure, or related construction projects is preferred.
• Experience with project accounting systems such as Sage Intacct is preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging specifications, contracting procedures, and federal bid requirements is…