Estimator

Brice Civil Constructors Inc.; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Texas is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects. The role requires analyzing project documents, pricing labor and materials, and collaborating with management to ensure compliance with company standards. Successful candidates will have strong budgeting skills, knowledge of civil construction methods, and proficiency in estimating software such as HCSS HeavyBid. This position offers opportunities for career growth within a large organization that values innovation and community.

Qualifications

• Experience with preparing cost estimates in a heavy civil construction environment.
• Ability to track and price change impacts.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for construction projects.
• Analyze project documents and develop quantity takeoffs.
• Collaborate with senior managers to meet estimating standards.

Skills

Advanced ability to prepare accurate budgets and cost estimates

Strong knowledge of civil construction methods

Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid and online bid platforms

Strong organizational skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brice Highway LLC

Regular

Why choose us?

As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we're part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. You'll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses.

Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.

What does Brice Highway LLC do?

Brice Highway specializes in vertical and horizontal construction, supporting transportation and utility projects that stand the test of time. Our design-build delivery methods bring together team members with diverse backgrounds and skills, creating an environment where mentorships form naturally and where your contributions are visible in the completed projects that people depend on daily.

Brice Highway is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, a group of 20+ companies delivering construction, engineering, and environmental solutions across the United States.

What can you expect?

As the Estimator, you will work onsite in Houston, TX and will be responsible for the preparation of accurate, competitive cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects. You will support the estimating process for all projects bid and awarded by analyzing project documents, developing quantity takeoffs, pricing labor, equipment, and materials, and assembling complete bid proposals in accordance with company standards and procedures. You will follow established estimating methods, tools, and processes and contribute to continuous improvement of estimating practices, cost data, and systems.

How will you do it?

• Analyze historical project performance data to support accurate estimating and future bid development.


• Assist with maintaining historical cost data, bid management systems, and estimating software.


• Work collaboratively with senior company managers to ensure estimating deliverables meet established standards, including bid packages, formats, and budget tracking tools.


• Utilize HCSS HeavyBid in accordance with established processes and procedures.


• Maintain and update HCSS HeavyBid libraries as assigned.


• Update equipment rates annually and labor rates quarterly, accounting for project-specific wage requirements when applicable.


• Ensure project estimates conform to company standards for budget creation and cost data usage.


• Review project plans and specifications to confirm scope completeness.


• Identify potential risks, cost impacts, constructability concerns, and long-lead procurement items.


• Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing and maintain supporting documentation within estimating software.


• Maintain bid history records and track prospective work opportunities.


• Prepare instructions to bidders, bid forms, and other solicitation documents as required.


• Review general conditions, schedules, scopes of work, site logistics, and related exhibits in coordination with Operations.


• Ensure continuity of project information from estimate through budget handoff.


• Review and evaluate specialty contractor bids and scopes.


• Coordinate technical proposal requirements with the Marketing Department.


• Collaborate with operational staff to review constructability and execution considerations.


• Monitor and communicate construction and material cost trends impacting project estimates.


• Evaluate alternate means and methods to determine cost-effective solutions.


• Build and maintain effective professional relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.


• Maintain a constant state of alertness and perform work safely.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Advanced ability to prepare accurate budgets and cost estimates with strong knowledge of fiscal management principles.


• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, practices, and industry standards.


• Understanding of revenue models, project ledgers, and cost-to-completion concepts.


• Proficiency with estimating software, particularly HCSS HeavyBid, and online bid solicitation platforms.


• Ability to participate in job kick-off meetings and support the transfer of estimating information to project teams.


• Ability to assist with work plan preparation and periodic project reviews as requested.


• Ability to track and price change impacts.


• Ability to maintain bid calendars and ensure timely estimate completion and handoff.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage estimating job folders and databases.


• Proficiency with HCSS, Bluebeam, OST/On-Screen Takeoff, and Microsoft Office products.


• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and under deadline pressure.


• Ability to clearly and professionally communicate estimate assumptions and work product.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.


• Effective oral and written communication skills.


• Willingness to comply with company policies and core values.


• Ability to travel up to 25% for work-related purposes.