Civil Estimator
About The Position
Mainframe Solutions is recruiting an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator for an established contractor pursuing complex civil and infrastructure projects throughout the Houston market. This is more than a quantity takeoff position. The Estimator will play an important role in determining which projects the company pursues, how work is priced, where risk exists, and how projects are positioned to be profitable before construction ever begins. You will evaluate projects involving earthwork, excavation, underground utilities, drainage, concrete, paving, structural foundations, site development, stabilization, and related heavy civil construction.
Requirements
- 5+ years of heavy civil estimating experience
- Strong understanding of civil construction means, methods, and production
- Experience performing detailed quantity takeoffs
- Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and specifications
- Understanding of labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production costs
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with operations and field leadership
Nice To Haves
- Underground utilities
- Earthwork and excavation
- Concrete and paving
- Drainage
- Site development
- Structural foundations
- Self perform construction
- Civil estimating and takeoff software
- Experience estimating projects from conceptual pricing through final bid
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed estimates for heavy civil and infrastructure projects
- Perform accurate quantity takeoffs
- Develop labor, material, equipment, production, and subcontractor costs
- Estimate scopes involving earthwork, excavation, underground utilities, drainage, concrete, paving, and site development
- Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bid documents
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals
- Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, project risks, and opportunities
- Evaluate production assumptions and construction approaches
- Participate in pre bid meetings and site visits
- Prepare bid summaries and support final bid reviews
- Coordinate with project management and operations during project handoff
- Maintain organized estimating documentation and historical pricing information
- Support conceptual estimating and preconstruction activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
