Estimator - Heavy Civil

Garney Construction • Mckinney, TX

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About The Position

Garney is hiring a full-time, salaried Estimator to join its growing Estimating Team. The role focuses on preparing estimates for water and wastewater treatment projects. Candidates should have previous construction estimating experience, preferably in water, wastewater, or industrial markets, with experience in heavy civil earthwork, cast-in-place concrete structures, underground yard piping, and/or above-grade process piping systems. Estimating at-risk self-performing contracts is preferred over construction manager at-risk delivery methods.

The Estimator prepares detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates, reviews project documents, analyzes cost factors, and coordinates proposals from subcontractors and suppliers. The role also supports value engineering, conceptual estimating, contingency and risk analysis, and communication of bid details to field operations before construction.

This position offers full benefits and participation in Garney’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Requirements

• At least 2 years of construction estimating experience.
• Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings and understanding specifications.
• Ability to review takeoff quantities for accuracy and to review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions.
• Motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills and experience working in collaborative environments.

Nice To Haves

• Estimating experience in water, wastewater, or industrial markets.
• Proven experience estimating heavy civil earthwork, cast-in-place concrete structures, underground yard piping, and/or above-grade process piping systems.
• Estimating experience with at-risk self-performing contracts rather than construction manager at-risk delivery methods.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Review project documents, plans, specifications, and addenda completely and accurately.
• Analyze and compile estimate data affecting labor, materials, equipment requirements, location, and other cost factors.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with small businesses, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Provide input on value engineering.
• Prepare conceptual estimates from limited information, including assumptions and clarifications.
• Prepare contingency and risk analyses for estimates and pre-reviews.
• Communicate bid estimate information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of job scope and critical construction means and methods.
• Review takeoff quantities for accuracy and review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions.

Benefits

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with $0 premiums.
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay.
• Company stock shares at no cost starting on the first day, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match.
• Student loan resources.
• Weekly paychecks.
• Paid time off.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions.
• Free life insurance and disability policy.
• Free access to healthcare coordinators.
• No-cost counseling sessions with mental health professionals.
• Access to legal and financial professional consultations at no cost.
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more.
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store.
• Full benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed