Senior Estimator (North Texas) – Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Bridge & Road•Coppell, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Bridge & Road is looking for a Senior Estimator for Heavy Civil/Heavy Highway construction to be located at our main office in Coppell, Texas. This role involves utilizing strong heavy civil construction estimating skills to develop detailed cost estimates for iconic transportation infrastructure projects, including roads and bridges. The Senior Estimator will analyze plans and specifications in line with company policies and procedures, while also supervising a small team of estimators as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in heavy civil construction projects, with at least 5 years focused on estimating.
Extensive experience in structure projects.
Proven experience estimating projects in the heavy civil industry, including TxDOT or similar state DOT projects.
Proficiency in HeavyBid by HCSS or other estimating software.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Over 8 years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on heavy civil construction projects, including structure projects, and experience estimating projects ranging from $1M to $50M.
Demonstrated estimating experience in the heavy civil industry, including TxDOT or similar state DOT projects, with a strong background in cost control, project execution, and managing estimating teams.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

Assist in identifying and selecting estimating pursuits.
Manage and schedule the resources needed for the estimating and bidding process.
Review contract risks, initiate the contract review process (if needed), and ensure compliance while addressing any risks.
Lead and support the preparation of cost estimates.
Work with the project owner to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Review other estimators' cost estimates to ensure they align with plans, specifications, and jobsite conditions.
Oversee the creation of pre-bid schedules.
Lead estimate reviews with the operations manager.
Obtain and evaluate quotations from business partners to ensure competitive pricing and full scope coverage.
Ensure bids are submitted on time and in compliance with all requirements.
Manage project buyout and budget functions, including negotiations with business partners.
Supervise a small team of estimators as needed for specific projects.