Construction Estimator

Huxted Trenchless, a JAG Company; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction firm located in Texas is seeking an Estimator I to support horizontal directional drilling projects. This role is ideal for individuals with 1–4 years of heavy civil experience aiming to specialize in trenchless construction. Responsibilities include assisting with cost estimates, analyzing project documents, and collaborating with an estimating team. Candidates should have familiarity with HDD processes and proficiency in relevant software tools. Competitive salary offered between $70,000 and $90,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience as an estimator in a heavy civil or trenchless construction context.
• Basic knowledge of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and utility construction.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost estimates and quantity takeoffs for HDD projects.
• Analyze plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Support pricing development based on production rates and crew sizes.
• Review and analyze vendor quotes for discrepancies and risks.
• Participate in estimating meetings and follow established processes.

Skills

Estimating experience

Understanding of HDD or underground utility construction

Ability to interpret construction drawings

Proficiency with Bluebeam

Proficiency with HeavyBid

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Detail-oriented

Organized

Coachable

Motivated

Tools

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Huxted Trenchless, LLC, a JAG Company located in Conroe TX, is growing and looking for an Estimator I to support our Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and trenchless construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Estimator with 1–4 years of heavy civil experience who wants to build specialized expertise in trenchless construction.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for HDD projects
• Review plans, specifications, bore profiles, geotechnical reports, and bid documents
• Support pricing development based on HDD means & methods, crew sizes, equipment, and production rates
• Solicit, review, and analyze vendor and subcontractor quotesIdentify scope gaps, discrepancies, and risks; draft clarifying questions
• Follow JAG/Huxted estimating processes and participate in EOS-based estimating meetings

What We’re Looking For:

• 1–4 years of estimating experience with a heavy civil or trenchless contractor
• Basic understanding of HDD or underground utility construction
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical documents
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, HeavyBid (or similar), and Microsoft Excel
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet bid deadlines
• Coachable, motivated, and eager to grow within an estimating team

Each candidate for this position will be given a pre-employment drug screening.

JAG Companies, Inc. is the parent company of construction industry firms Northeast Remsco Construction, Inc., Caldwell Marine International, LLC, and Huxted Trenchless, LLC. Family-owned and operated for over 45 years, JAG Companies is ranked annually in the Top 50 largest Hispanic-owned companies in the United States. The companies maintain their MBE certification through the National Minority Supplier Development Council. The companies continue to experience growth while maintaining a focus on their core values of REPUTATION-WORK ETHIC-TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENT.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, eVerify and a drug free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000 – $90,000 per year (based on experience)