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.

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil / Highway Construction

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil / Highway

📍 Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 5–7+ years
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

🚀 Overview

A leading heavy civil contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to take ownership of large-scale infrastructure bids across Arizona.

This is a high-visibility, high-impact role where estimating is treated as a strategic function, not just support. You’ll influence bid strategy, challenge assumptions, and help win complex civil and transportation projects.

🏗️ Project Scope

Projects may include:

• Mass grading & earthwork

• Concrete structures

• Asphalt paving

• Aggregate placement

• Airport taxiways & aprons

• PCCP and transportation infrastructure

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Estimating Leadership

• Lead full-cycle estimating efforts from bid strategy through submission

• Analyze plans, specifications, and geotechnical data with a risk-first mindset

• Develop competitive, accurate, and profitable bids

Bid Strategy & Execution

• Define self-perform vs subcontract scopes

• Build and issue subcontractor and supplier bid packages

• Analyze quotes and make award recommendations

• Drive pricing strategy, including participation requirements (e.g., DBE/SBE where applicable)

Technical Estimating

• Develop detailed estimates using:

  • HCSS HeavyBid (required)

  • Supporting tools (AGTEK, OST, P6, Excel or similar)

• Perform quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and assembly building

Collaboration & Influence

• Partner with:

  • Project Managers

  • Chief Estimator

  • Executive Leadership

• Lead bid reviews and challenge assumptions prior to submission

• Influence project selection and company growth strategy

Preconstruction Activities

• Conduct site visits and pre-bid evaluations

• Assess project risks, constructability, and logistics

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:

  • Civil Engineering

  • Construction Management

  • Or related field

• 5+ years of experience in:

  • Heavy civil / roadway estimating

• Proven experience estimating:

  • Earthwork, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and transportation scopes

• Strong proficiency with:

  • HCSS HeavyBid (required)

⭐ Preferred Experience

• Aviation or airport project experience

• Experience with:

  • AGTEK

  • OST

  • Primavera P6

• Exposure to large, complex infrastructure bids

🧠 Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

• Commercial awareness and risk assessment mindset

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Ability to influence stakeholders and challenge assumptions

• Competitive, results-driven approach

🎯 Ideal Candidate

• Experienced estimator who wants to own bids and influence outcomes

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

• Strong balance of:

  • Technical estimating expertise

  • Strategic thinking

• Team-oriented, professional, and accountable

💡 What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus potential

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Career progression into leadership or preconstruction roles

• Long-term project pipeline and stability

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil & Highway Construction | Draper, UT | Competitive Pay + Bonus

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil / Heavy Highway

📍 Location: Draper, Utah (office-based with occasional travel)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time | Mid-Senior Level
💲 Salary Range: Depending on Experience
🎁 Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, bonus opportunities, and possible relocation assistance for the ideal candidate
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Build the Future of Infrastructure

We are seeking a Senior Estimator with a passion for shaping the communities of tomorrow through complex, large-scale infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the estimating process from the first plan review to the final bid submission—delivering competitive, precise estimates that make multimillion-dollar projects a reality.

With decades of expertise in highways, bridges, rail, and heavy civil construction, our team is growing—and we want you to bring your technical mastery, leadership skills, and strategic mindset to the table.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Estimating Efforts – Analyze proposals, drawings, and specifications to define scope and develop accurate, competitive bids.

• Data-Driven Estimating – Leverage cost reports, production data, and historical records to establish unit costs and man-hour estimates.

• Develop Complete Estimates – From takeoffs to subcontracting strategies, prepare detailed and compliant project estimates.

• Ensure Accuracy – Maintain organized records and documentation for all estimates, ensuring transparency and backup support.

• Collaborate with Leadership – Present bids and strategies to senior leadership with clarity and confidence.

• Mentor Junior Estimators – Share expertise and guide less experienced team members, fostering a culture of accuracy and growth.

• Stay Ahead of the Curve – Remain current with industry standards, tools, and innovative approaches to estimating.

What You Bring

Required:

• 10+ years of heavy civil/highway estimating experience (including underground utility work).

• Proven track record with $50M–$100M+ projects using bottom-up estimating strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent technical training/field experience).

• Expertise in Bid2Win and proficiency with:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Takeoff software (AgTEK, Bluebeam, Planswift)

• Scheduling software (Primavera)

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate across teams.

Preferred:

• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid or Hard Dollar EOS.

• Familiarity with CMAR, CMGC, and Design-Build project delivery methods.

• Background in mentoring and developing junior estimating staff.

Why Join Us?

• 🏗 Impactful Work – Contribute to projects that shape communities and infrastructure for generations.

• 💡 Growth & Leadership – Clear pathways to leadership within preconstruction and estimating teams.

• 🤝 Supportive Culture – A collaborative environment where your expertise is recognized and valued.

• 📈 Stability & Innovation – Decades of success with a forward-looking, innovative leadership team.

• 💰 Competitive Rewards – Attractive compensation, benefits, and relocation assistance (for the right candidate).

Screening Question

• Do you have experience estimating projects ranging from $10M to $50M?