Houston Estimating Lead — Build Team, Own Major Bids

Hatched Recruitment Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group in Houston seeks a senior estimating leader to establish the local function, lead complex hard-bid estimates and develop the Houston team under the VP of Estimating. This role emphasizes ownership of bid activity and strategic growth within Texas heavy civil markets.

You’ll own bid activity from opportunity through submission, build processes, recruit staff, and drive market expansion across roadways, bridges, utilities and drainage, while applying rigorous cost

Qualifications

• Significant experience in heavy civil, heavy highway or infrastructure estimating
• Strong hard-bid estimating experience
• Proven experience estimating roadway and highway projects
• Experience with projects involving several of the following:
• Roadway construction and reconstruction
• Concrete and asphalt paving
• Bridges and structures
• Drainage and underground utilities
• Earthwork and excavation
• Water infrastructure
• Strong quantity takeoff, cost analysis and pricing skills
• A detailed understanding of construction production rates, labor, equipment and material costs
• Experience reviewing plans, specifications and contract documents
• Experience obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Strong understanding of project risks, constructability and means and methods
• Experience working with operations and project management teams during the estimating process
• Strong computer and estimating software skills
• The leadership ability to mentor existing staff and build a high-performing estimating team
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the Houston estimating function and local bid activity
• Preparing and leading detailed hard-bid estimates for heavy civil and roadway projects
• Leading estimates from initial review and quantity takeoff through final bid submission
• Developing estimates for roadway, highway, bridge, concrete, asphalt, drainage, utilities and earthwork projects
• Reviewing plans, specifications, quantities, bid documents and project requirements
• Developing labor, material, equipment and production costs
• Soliciting and evaluating subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Reviewing production rates and construction methodologies to ensure estimates reflect realistic project costs
• Identifying project risks, opportunities and value-engineering options
• Working closely with operations, project management and senior leadership to develop bid strategy
• Attending pre-bid meetings, site visits and client meetings as required
• Supporting post-bid reviews and maintaining accurate estimating records and historical cost information
• Helping establish consistent estimating processes, standards and best practices within the Houston office
• Recruiting, developing and mentoring additional estimating staff as the Houston team grows
• Building relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and other market participants across the Houston market
• Working closely with the VP of Estimating on overall estimating strategy and workload

Job description

Hatched Recruitment Group in Houston seeks a senior estimating leader to establish the local function, lead complex hard-bid estimates and develop the Houston team under the VP of Estimating. This role emphasizes ownership of bid activity and strategic growth within Texas heavy civil markets.

You’ll own bid activity from opportunity through submission, build processes, recruit staff, and drive market expansion across roadways, bridges, utilities and drainage, while applying rigorous cost