Construction Estimator for Roadway & Infrastructure

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for public and private infrastructure projects. The role analyzes plans, specs, and requirements to build complete budgets for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs.

The successful candidate will work with operations, project management, accounting, suppliers, and leadership to pursue profitable bids and successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with HCSS or other bid software is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and working with numbers.
• 1+ years in estimating.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and addenda.
• Prepare complete estimates including labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, accounting, suppliers, subcontractors, and leadership.
• Prepare proposals, qualifications, clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions.
• Maintain estimating databases, assemblies, and cost libraries.
• Support implementation and utilization of estimating software platforms.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Strong numerical ability

Strong communication skills

Tools

HCSS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for public and private infrastructure projects. The role analyzes plans, specs, and requirements to build complete budgets for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs.

The successful candidate will work with operations, project management, accounting, suppliers, and leadership to pursue profitable bids and successful project execution.