Heavy Civil Estimator

Growing heavy civil contractor specializing in large‑scale infrastructure projects, such as site prep, utilities, earthwork, and paving for TxDOT and Houston subdivision projects, is hiring a Senior Estimator. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, annual discretionary bonus, company vehicle (or allowance), and company card.

The Senior Estimator will work closely with Operations, Project Management, and Leadership to ensure bids are competitive, thorough, and aligned with field production capabilities. Company self‑performs 80% of work.

• Prepare complete estimates for heavy civil projects, including site preparation/excavation, clearing/grubbing, mass excavation, dirt work, underground wet utilities (storm, sanitary, water), concrete paving/related concrete structures
• Develop detailed quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam
• Build estimates using HCSS estimating software, including cost databases, crews, and production rates
• Review plans, specs, addenda, and contract documents to identify project requirements and risk
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor bids to ensure scope coverage and accuracy
• Coordinate with field leadership to validate constructability and production assumptions
• Identify project risks and opportunities, including phasing, access constraints, and site conditions
• Coordinate subcontractor pricing and scope alignment for asphalt paving, plumbing/fire lines, dry utilities, SWPPP, signs & striping
• Ensure subcontractor proposals are complete, competitive, and include all required scope and project constraints
• Participate in pre‑bid meetings, site walks, and internal bid reviews
• Assist with bid strategy, bid day support, and proposal submission
• Support handoff to project management/operations after award with estimate details, assumptions, and scope clarifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction (site development, utilities, paving, earthwork)
• Strong proficiency with HCSS (Heavy Bid preferred) and Bluebeam for digital takeoffs
• Experience estimating self‑perform civil work with strong knowledge of:
• Means and methods
• Civil production rates
• Equipment and crew costing
• Ability to interpret plans/specs and build complete estimates from start to finish
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with operations and field teams

Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, annual discretionary bonus, company vehicle (or allowance), and company card. The company offers major medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, and statutory sick pay for temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans