Heavy Civil Estimator for TXDOT Projects (On-Site Houston)

Experts Group International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Experts Group International in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to join a growing team focused on highway, roadway, bridge, and DOT infrastructure projects throughout Texas. The Estimator will prepare detailed cost estimates, review plans and documents, and coordinate with subs and suppliers while supporting bid submissions.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of heavy civil estimating experience, TXDOT project familiarity, and proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience estimating TXDOT highway, bridge, roadway, and paving projects.
• Knowledge of earthwork, concrete, asphalt, drainage, utilities, and bridge construction.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects including highways, bridges, paving, utilities, grading, and roadway reconstruction.
• Review project plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents to determine scope requirements and project risks.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, concrete, asphalt paving, drainage, utilities, structures, and bridge components.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Develop bid packages and coordinate bid submissions to meet deadlines.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client meetings as required.
• Analyze labor, equipment, and material costs to ensure accurate pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, and executive teams during preconstruction planning.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and TXDOT contacts.
• Support change order pricing and budgeting during project execution when needed.
• Assist with schedule reviews and phasing plans for complex infrastructure projects.
• Ensure estimates align with company safety standards, production rates, and profitability goals.

Skills

Estimating experience

Analytical skills

Bid coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Experts Group International in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to join a growing team focused on highway, roadway, bridge, and DOT infrastructure projects throughout Texas. The Estimator will prepare detailed cost estimates, review plans and documents, and coordinate with subs and suppliers while supporting bid submissions.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of heavy civil estimating experience, TXDOT project familiarity, and proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid.