Civil Estimator(s)

Omega Foundation Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Others to be discussed

Job summary

Omega Foundation Services, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Civil Estimator with 5–10 years of heavy civil experience to prepare accurate cost estimates for large projects.

You will analyze bid documents, perform quantity takeoffs, develop means and methods, and assemble comprehensive bid packages for competitive, margin-protective bids. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with estimating software, and the ability to travel occasionally to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field (or equivalent heavy civil estimating experience).
• 5–10 years of progressive experience as a Civil Estimator focused on heavy civil, industrial, pipeline, foundation, or infrastructure projects (min. $10M+ project size).
• Strong proficiency with estimating software and takeoff tools.
• Deep knowledge of heavy civil means and methods, equipment productivity, labor rates, and regional market conditions.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills with high attention to detail; ability to meet tight bid deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to present estimates to leadership and clients.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel occasionally for site visits, pre-bid meetings, or client engagements.
• Alignment with core values: safety-first mindset, transparency, accuracy, accountability, and team advancement.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret bid documents, plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and addenda for heavy civil projects (deep foundations, pipelines, hydro excavation, site development, earthwork, utilities).
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and validate against field rates and historical data.
• Develop project-specific means and methods with Construction Manager and operations team.
• Price all direct costs: labor, equipment, materials, and subs; obtain vendor quotes.
• Build and maintain unit cost databases, production rates, and historical cost data for civil work.
• Assemble bid packages with scope narratives, assumptions, and risk assessments; prep for reviews and client presentations.
• Analyze risks and opportunities; recommend contingency levels and value engineering options.
• Support post-bid activities: scope reviews, hand off to PMs, track performance vs estimates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Rigor under deadline

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Estimating software

Takeoff tools

Job-cost systems

Job description

Location: Houston, Texas, with occasional travel to project sites and client offices across the Gulf South

Employment Type: Full-time, exempt

Position Summary

The Civil Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and complete cost estimates for heavy civil and industrial construction projects. You will analyze bid documents, perform quantity takeoffs, develop means and methods, price labor/equipment/materials/subcontractors, and assemble comprehensive bid packages. This role directly supports revenue growth by ensuring bids are both winnable and margin-protective, while incorporating lessons from active projects to continuously improve estimating accuracy during our scaling phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret bid documents, plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and addenda for heavy civil projects (deep foundations, pipelines, hydro excavation, site development, earthwork, utilities, and related work).
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and validate quantities against field production rates and historical data.
• Develop project-specific means and methods in collaboration with the Construction Manager and operations team, incorporating equipment selection, crew configurations, sequencing, and site constraints.
• Price all direct costs: labor (union/non-union rates, productivity factors), equipment (ownership/operating costs, fuel), materials, and subcontractors; obtain and evaluate vendor/sub quotes.
• Build and maintain unit cost databases, production rates, and historical cost information tailored to civil work.
• Assemble complete bid packages including scope narratives, assumptions, clarifications, exclusions, and risk assessments; prepare for internal bid reviews and client presentations.
• Analyze project risks and opportunities; recommend contingency levels, alternate pricing, and value engineering options.
• Support post-bid activities: participate in scope reviews, hand off estimate details to project managers and controls specialists, and track actual vs. estimated performance for continuous improvement.
• Maintain bid history and lessons-learned documentation to refine future estimates and support company-wide standards.
• Collaborate with project controls on cost coding structures and with field teams on realistic scheduling inputs.

Qualifications & Requirements Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field (or equivalent heavy civil estimating experience).
• 5–10 years of progressive experience as a Civil Estimator focused on heavy civil, industrial, pipeline, foundation, or infrastructure projects (minimum $10M+ project size preferred).
• Strong proficiency with estimating software and takeoff tools.
• Deep knowledge of heavy civil means and methods, equipment productivity, labor rates, and regional market conditions.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills with high attention to detail; ability to work under tight bid deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfortable presenting estimates to leadership and clients.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel occasionally for site visits, pre-bid meetings, or client engagements.
• Alignment with our core values: safety-first mindset, transparency, accuracy, accountability, and team advancement.

Preferred:

• Experience with Louisiana DOTD, PHMSA pipeline regulations, USACE, or environmentally sensitive projects.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project) and job-cost systems.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or ASPE membership.
• Prior exposure to a high-growth construction environment where estimating accuracy directly impacted scaling success.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Others to be discussed.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Omega Foundation Services, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination. In compliance with federal and state laws, we ensure that all employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, experience, and abilities. Omega Foundation Services, Inc., is also committed to ensuring that all employees work in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As a federal contractor, Omega Foundation Services, Inc., complies with the affirmative action requirements of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA). We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran and need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact Omega's HR Department at [phone].

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