Civil Estimator
$120,000–$130,000 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Prepare accurate, competitive estimates for civil construction projects including roadways, site development, utilities, concrete paving, drainage, and structural work. Perform quantity takeoffs, pricing, and bid preparation using HeavyBid and related estimating tools. Review plans, specifications, and bid documents to identify scope, risk, and opportunity. Develop and maintain relationships with general contractors, owners, developers, municipalities, and utility contacts to support business development and bid coverage. Coordinate with project management, operations, subcontractors, and vendors throughout the bid process. Track historical pricing, labor productivity, and market conditions to improve estimate accuracy over time. Support the expansion of the commercial utilities and sitework division while continuing to serve existing public works and infrastructure work.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of civil estimating experience
- strong knowledge of heavy civil construction
- Hands on estimating experience in roadway, sitework, utilities, concrete paving, and/or structural civil work
- HeavyBid experience
- Existing contacts in commercial civil utilities, sitework, paving, or public sector work
- Experience bidding municipal, county, residential, and commercial civil projects
- Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, specifications, and bid documents
- Strong communication, organization, and negotiation skills
- An independent, proactive professional who can help build a larger estimating pipeline
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening
Desired Qualifications
- HeavyBid experience is highly preferred
- Existing contacts in commercial civil utilities, sitework, paving, or public sector work are highly desirable
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