Lead Estimator, Houston – Heavy Civil

Hatched Recruitment Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is seeking a senior estimating leader in Houston to own and grow the local estimating function. You will work directly with the VP of Estimating, lead complex hard-bid estimates, and build a capable Houston team across roadway, bridge, utilities and related heavy civil projects.

You will stay hands-on with complex estimates while establishing processes, standards and a winning bid strategy.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in heavy civil, heavy highway or infrastructure estimating.
• Strong hard-bid estimating experience.
• Proven experience estimating roadway and highway projects.
• Experience building and leading a local estimating team.
• Ability to recruit, mentor and develop staff as the Houston office grows.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of estimating activities from opportunity identification through bid submission.
• Develop people, processes and relationships for a strong Houston estimating function.
• Lead detailed hard-bid estimates for heavy civil and roadway projects.
• Oversee estimates from initial review and quantity takeoff through final bid submission.
• Develop estimates for roadway, highway, bridge, concrete, asphalt, drainage, utilities and earthwork projects.
• Review plans, specifications, quantities, bid documents and project requirements.
• Develop labor, material, equipment and production costs.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Ensure estimates reflect realistic project costs through production rate analysis.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value-engineering options.
• Collaborate with operations, project management and senior leadership on bid strategy.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits and client meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and historical cost information.
• Help establish consistent estimating processes, standards and best practices in Houston.

Skills

Heavy civil estimating

Hard-bid estimating

Bid preparation

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Hatched Recruitment Group is seeking a senior estimating leader in Houston to own and grow the local estimating function. You will work directly with the VP of Estimating, lead complex hard-bid estimates, and build a capable Houston team across roadway, bridge, utilities and related heavy civil projects.

You will stay hands-on with complex estimates while establishing processes, standards and a winning bid strategy.