Houston-Based Senior Estimator & Bid Lead

calistacorp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Mentorship program

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

FSA/HDHP

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

Brice Highway LLC, a Calista Brice subsidiary, seeks a Chief Estimator to lead the estimating team in Houston, TX. You will oversee bid development, budgets, and cost data, aligning with senior management and operations to ensure accurate, timely estimates.

The role requires a degree in engineering/construction management and strong proficiency in HCSS, with extensive estimating experience and a track record of delivering competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or similar is required.
• Ability to pass drug, driving and background screenings.
• Ten years of related construction estimating experience preferred (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Oversee estimating team and bid processes for multiple projects.
• Manage bid packages, budgets, and cost data.
• Coordinate with Operations, Marketing, and senior managers on bid strategy.

Skills

Budgeting & Cost Estimation

Civil Construction Knowledge

Team Communication

Estimating Software

HCSS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar degree

Tools

HCSS

Bluebeam

OS Take Off

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Brice Highway LLC, a Calista Brice subsidiary, seeks a Chief Estimator to lead the estimating team in Houston, TX. You will oversee bid development, budgets, and cost data, aligning with senior management and operations to ensure accurate, timely estimates.

The role requires a degree in engineering/construction management and strong proficiency in HCSS, with extensive estimating experience and a track record of delivering competitive bids.