Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil & Roadway Construction
📍 Location: Houston, Texas
🏢 Work Arrangement: On-Site
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
💰 Salary: $150,000 – $180,000
Overview
A leading heavy civil contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to support major roadway and infrastructure projects throughout Texas.
This role is ideal for an experienced estimator with a strong background in DOT, roadway, bridge, and heavy civil construction, who can take ownership of complex hard-bid estimates and collaborate closely with operations and project teams to secure large-scale infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Preconstruction
Prepare detailed cost estimates and competitive bid proposals for heavy civil and roadway projects.
Review plans, specifications, quantities, production rates, and subcontractor/vendor pricing.
Perform quantity take-offs, material pricing, and cost analysis.
Develop estimates for:
Roadway construction and reconstruction
Concrete and asphalt paving
Road widening projects
Drainage and underground utilities
Earthwork and excavation
Bridge and transportation infrastructure projects
Bid Strategy & Risk Analysis
Participate in pre-bid meetings and client discussions.
Support overall bid strategy development.
Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions.
Work closely with operations and leadership teams throughout the pursuit process.
Project Collaboration
Coordinate with project managers, operations leaders, and executive teams.
Assist with project handoff following successful bid awards.
Maintain current market knowledge regarding labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor pricing.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in:
Civil Engineering
Construction Engineering Technology
Construction Management
Related field
Experience
4+ years of heavy civil/highway estimating experience.
4+ years of hard bid estimating experience.
Experience estimating projects valued between $5M – $30M+.
Experience estimating:
Roadways
Bridges
Concrete structures
Excavation and earthwork
Drainage systems
Asphalt and paving projects
Required Skills
✔ Heavy Civil Estimating
✔ DOT / Highway Construction
✔ Hard Bid Estimating
✔ Quantity Take-Offs
✔ Cost Analysis & Pricing
✔ Roadway Construction
✔ Bridge Construction
✔ Earthwork & Excavation
✔ Drainage & Utility Construction
✔ Value Engineering
Preferred Software Experience
HCSS HeavyBid
Bid2Win
Primavera / P6
AGTEK
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Viewpoint
HeavyJob
Other construction estimating and scheduling platforms
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled Heavy Civil Estimator who has successfully delivered competitive bids for complex transportation and infrastructure projects.
They will possess:
Strong DOT and roadway estimating expertise.
Deep understanding of heavy civil construction means and methods.
Advanced quantity take-off and pricing capabilities.
Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
Ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously.
Experience collaborating closely with operations and project teams.
Candidate Snapshot
Requirement
Details
Experience
4+ Years Heavy Civil Estimating
Industry
Heavy Civil / Transportation Construction
Education
Bachelor's Degree Required
Seniority
Mid-Senior Level
Travel
Occasional
Relocation
Available
Location
Houston, TX
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Work on major infrastructure projects that shape growing Texas communities.
Join an established heavy civil construction organization with a strong project pipeline.
High-visibility role with direct impact on project wins and company growth.
Competitive compensation and relocation support.
Opportunity to work on complex roadway, bridge, utility, and transportation projects throughout Texas.