Heavy Civil Estimator – Relocation & Benefits

Southland Holdings; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Holdings is seeking an Estimator to join our fast-growing team in Grapevine, Texas. You will coordinate the estimating effort for bids and projects, review drawings and proposals, and prepare comprehensive cost estimates with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

You will leverage historical data, perform risk analysis, and work with clients and subcontractors to finalize estimates. The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and timely bid submission.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of estimating experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience if no degree.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to visualize the finished product from drawings and documents.
• Familiarity with construction terminology.
• Good basic mathematical comprehension.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated enthusiastic team player.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera) and databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total estimating effort for bids/projects assigned.
• Review proposals, drawings, and pre-bid meetings to determine scope and required contents of estimate.
• Incorporate historical data into unit and man-hour figures; perform risk and contract management as needed.
• Prepare discipline estimates by complete takeoffs of scope of work.
• Consult with clients and vendors to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• Review design options and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with affirmative action and DBE requirements; review subcontractor scope.
• Prepare bids, select vendors/subcontractors, and determine cost effectiveness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Visualization from drawings

Mathematical comprehension

Oral, written and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated team player

MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

MS Project or Primavera

Databases (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Southland Holdings is seeking an Estimator to join our fast-growing team in Grapevine, Texas. You will coordinate the estimating effort for bids and projects, review drawings and proposals, and prepare comprehensive cost estimates with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

You will leverage historical data, perform risk analysis, and work with clients and subcontractors to finalize estimates. The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and timely bid submission.