Estimator, Underground

Guy F. Atkinson Construction, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus potential

Health and dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Guy F. Atkinson Construction, LLC is seeking an experienced Estimator in Austin, Texas. The role involves preparing budgets and bids for projects, analyzing specifications, and leading estimates for multi-discipline projects.

Ideal candidates should have over 4 years of experience in the heavy civil field, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with estimating software. The position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $150,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in the heavy civil field.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Familiar with conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings and specifications to prepare estimates.
• Lead estimates for multi-discipline projects.
• Manage subcontractor quotes and develop complete scopes.

Skills

Engineering

Estimating

Construction management

Time management skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Field experience

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

HCSS Estimating software

Heavy Bid

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

Atkinson Underground/Civil is seeking an experienced Estimator to support our operations teams. The Estimating/Preconstruction Department prepares budgets and bids for all projects and performs continuous preconstruction on awarded projects in development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects under various delivery methods.
• Lead or perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects, including understanding scope and performing accurate quantity surveys.
• Solicit subcontractor and/or vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and qualifications.
• Lead meetings with subcontractors to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy.
• Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids.
• Assist in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation requirements.
• Review the total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness before formal quotation.
• Monitor comparison of estimated costs to actual costs.
• Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of engineering, estimating, construction management, general management, or field engineering experience in the heavy civil field.
• Experience with HCSS Estimating software.
• Experience with Heavy Bid, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD (preferred).
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Detail‑oriented, technically sound, and good communication skills.
• Familiar with conceptual, detailed, and self‑perform estimating.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• Field experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Alignment to Our Standards of Excellence

• Self‑motivated
• Results‑oriented
• Adaptable
• Team player
• Accountable
• Ethical
• Innovative
• Resilient
• Builds relationships
• Builds people/teams and followership
• Sets direction and executes

Physical Requirements

The role requires prolonged periods of desk work, occasional site visits, and the ability to lift up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds on occasion.

Work Environment

Your primary workspace will be in our office with quiet to moderate noise and light. You may also be required to visit active construction sites, which have exposure to outdoor weather, louder noise and moving equipment. Safety policies and procedures will be followed at all sites.

Culture and Expectations

This is a demanding, high‑performance environment. Candidates should thrive under pressure, work extended hours during critical project phases, and respond promptly to communications as needed.

Drug‑Free Workplace

Clark promotes a drug‑free workplace. A pre‑employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary ranges from $90,000 to $150,000, plus bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, retirement, life insurance, disability, commuter, fitness reimbursement, dependent‑care pre‑tax plans, tuition reimbursement, and back‑up daycare. Additional benefits include EAP, work‑life assistance, and holiday contribution.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable law. Applicants have rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Clark is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Authorization to Work

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis to be considered.