Civil Estimating Lead

H&MV Engineering; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

H&MV Engineering in the United States is seeking a Civil Estimating Lead to oversee the CSA estimating team for high voltage substation and grid route projects in Renewable Energy and Data Centre sectors.

You will drive strategic planning, coordinate workloads, review estimates, and engage stakeholders through tendering, design reviews, and post-tender handovers, ensuring accurate pricing and strong margins across US projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience, including site-based construction exposure.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience with pricing software (CostX preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development—for both self and team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of CSA estimators.
• Coordinate workloads and contribute to departmental scheduling to ensure timely tender submissions.
• Conduct periodic reviews of estimates to monitor progress and ensure supply chain responsiveness.
• Collaborate with lead estimators to evaluate subcontractors and complete formal assessments.
• Participate in design review meetings to identify value engineering opportunities.
• Represent the company at post-tender meetings and technical workshops across the US.
• Perform final scope reviews with senior management to support margin decisions.
• Identify and cost value engineering alternatives that offer potential savings and margin improvements.
• Liaise with engineering and electrical estimating teams to ensure accurate civil design inputs (e.g., duct sizing, foundation plinths).
• Review construction preliminaries with operations teams prior to bid submission.
• Facilitate project handovers to operations teams in accordance with RACI protocols upon successful tender award.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Proactive problem-solving

Continuous learning

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

CostX

Job description

H&MV Engineering is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, powering the transition to a sustainable future. We’re at the cutting-edge of renewable energy, data centres, and complex utility projects - powered by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Our foundation is built on safety, collaboration, and respect. These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow. And at H&MV Engineering, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a mindset.

We invest in our people, offering opportunities to develop, lead, and shape the future of energy. We value passion, motivation, and problem-solving skills, and we believe that diverse perspectives fuel better outcomes.

We’re not here to keep up—we’re here to lead.

About the Role:

The Civil Estimating Lead will oversee the CSA estimating team, ensuring accurate and competitive pricing for high voltage substation and grid route projects within the Renewable Energy and Data Centre sectors. This leadership role involves strategic planning, team coordination, stakeholder engagement, and technical oversight throughout the tendering process.

Key Responsibilities

• Leada team of CSA estimators.
• Coordinate workloads and contribute to departmental scheduling to ensure timely tender submissions.
• Conduct periodic reviews of estimates to monitor progress and ensure supply chain responsiveness.
• Collaborate with lead estimators to evaluate subcontractors and complete formal assessments.
• Participate in design review meetings to identify value engineering opportunities.
• Represent the company at post-tender meetings and technical workshops across the US.
• Perform final scope reviews with senior management to support margin decisions.
• Identify and cost value engineering alternatives that offer potential savings and margin improvements.
• Liaise with engineering and electrical estimating teams to ensure accurate civil design inputs (e.g., duct sizing, foundation plinths).
• Review construction preliminaries with operations teams prior to bid submission.
• Facilitate project handovers to operations teams in accordance with RACI protocols upon successful tender award.

Skills & Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience, including site-based construction exposure.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience with pricing software (CostX preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development—for both self and team.

H&MV Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to energise your career?

Join our inclusive team and help build a brighter, more sustainable future—one project at a time.