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Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil & Roadway Construction – Houston, TX

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.

 

Project Manager II – Commercial Construction | Santa Clara, CA | Hybrid

Project Manager II

📍 Location: Santa Clara, California
🏢 Work Model: Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote
📌 Openings: 2
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

💰 Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $148,800 – $185,999

  • Bonus eligible

  • Full benefits package

  • Relocation assistance available for ideal candidates

  • Interview travel reimbursed

🏗️ Overview

A leading national construction firm is seeking a Project Manager II to lead and manage moderately complex construction projects or major portions of large-scale projects within the Santa Clara market.

This role is responsible for the full operational and administrative management of projects from preconstruction through closeout, including budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, risk mitigation, safety leadership, and client coordination.

The ideal candidate is a strong construction leader with proven experience managing commercial construction projects, driving financial performance, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

  • Lead day-to-day project operations and administration

  • Manage project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout

  • Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, owners, architects, engineers, and internal teams

  • Drive project execution aligned with safety, quality, schedule, and profitability goals

Safety & Risk Management

  • Champion company safety culture and maintain an injury-free environment

  • Investigate safety incidents and implement corrective actions as needed

  • Identify and proactively manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle

  • Coordinate subcontractor bonding, insurance, and risk analysis activities

Budgeting, Cost Control & Forecasting

  • Develop and manage project budgets and cost forecasts

  • Review project costs against budget and identify discrepancies

  • Prepare monthly cost and margin forecasts with project teams

  • Support change order management and owner billing processes

Scheduling & Construction Planning

  • Develop and maintain project schedules alongside field leadership

  • Coordinate procurement, labor, materials, and subcontractor sequencing

  • Identify schedule risks and implement mitigation strategies

  • Apply Lean construction principles where appropriate

Contract & Subcontractor Management

  • Lead buyout processes and subcontractor selection

  • Review scopes, pricing, and gap analyses

  • Manage subcontract agreements and project documentation

  • Coordinate submittals, RFIs, and shop drawing approvals

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Lead OAC (Owner/Architect/Contractor) meetings and project reviews

  • Maintain strong client and partner relationships

  • Support business development and community engagement efforts

  • Deliver regular project reporting and profitability updates

✅ Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

  • 7+ years of construction management experience

  • Strong experience managing commercial construction projects

  • Advanced knowledge of:

    • Project Management

    • Cost Control

    • Scheduling

  • Valid driver’s license required

⭐ Preferred Experience

  • Experience with large-scale commercial or mission-critical projects

  • Strong knowledge of construction technology and scheduling software

  • Lean construction experience

  • Experience managing multiple complex stakeholders and subcontractors

🛠️ Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in:

    • Project management software

    • Scheduling software

    • Construction technology platforms

    • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Means & methods of construction

    • Budget forecasting

    • Procurement and logistics coordination

    • Risk management

🎯 Ideal Candidate

  • Proven commercial construction Project Manager with strong operational leadership skills

  • Strong financial acumen and cost management experience

  • Skilled in scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and project execution

  • Effective communicator capable of leading meetings and managing stakeholders

  • Collaborative leader who thrives in fast-paced construction environments

  • Comfortable balancing office and field responsibilities

🌟 Why Join

  • Join a nationally recognized construction leader with over 100 years of success

  • Work on high-profile and technically challenging projects

  • Strong culture centered around safety, collaboration, and innovation

  • Career growth path toward Senior Project Manager leadership roles

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

📋 Additional Details

  • Hybrid schedule: 1 remote day per week

  • Occasional travel may be required

  • Must be willing to work non-traditional hours when project needs require

  • Exposure to construction site environments and varying weather conditions expected

📝 Key Skills & Certifications

✔ Project Management
✔ Cost Control
✔ Scheduling
✔ Commercial Construction Leadership
✔ Budget Forecasting
✔ Risk Management
✔ Lean Construction Principles

 

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