Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction
About The Position
Southland Holdings is seeking a Senior Estimator for heavy civil highway and roadway work throughout Texas. The role coordinates estimating for assigned bids and projects, develops discipline estimates and complete scope takeoffs, and helps prepare bids and evaluate project costs. The estimator reviews proposals, specifications, drawings, historical cost and productivity data, and applicable project regulations. The position may also involve reviewing design options and recommending solutions based on cost, engineering quality, and material availability. Southland Holdings describes itself as a multi-faceted industry leader with a family of companies that together form one of the world’s largest heavy civil construction firms.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of Department of Transportation estimating experience in roadway, highway, infrastructure, toll road, freeway, transportation, or bridge work.
- A proven track record estimating projects valued at $20,000,000 or more.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with alternate pursuit delivery methods such as Design-Build, CMAR, P3, or CMGC.
- Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid software.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the total estimating effort for assigned bids and projects.
- Review proposal specifications and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, and determine the scope of work and required estimate contents.
- Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required.
- Review and incorporate historical purchase order, subcontract, and productivity analysis data into unit and labor-hour figures.
- Prepare discipline estimates by completing takeoffs of the scope of work.
- Consult with clients, vendors, and others to formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Review design options and, when appropriate, recommend solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or material availability.
- Learn project requirements and applicable regulations, including affirmative action and DBE requirements, and review work assigned to subcontractors.
- Review the final estimate and apply strategic cost factors when necessary.
- Prepare bids, select vendors and/or subcontractors, and determine the cost effectiveness of projects to bid.
- Set a productive, consistent, and acceptable work example.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Great vacation plan.
- Room for advancement.
- Relocation assistance.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
