Senior/Chief Estimator

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Job summary

Jobot in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior/Chief Estimator to lead the estimating team for major infrastructure and civil construction projects. This on-site, permanent role will shape bid strategy, drive profitability, and support long-term business growth.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in Engineering/Construction Management and about 10 years of heavy civil estimating experience, with proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, and MS Office, and the ability to travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant construction experience preferred.
• Strong background in heavy civil construction estimating (infrastructure/utility projects).
• Federal construction/USACE estimating experience preferred.
• Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, MS Office."
• Ability to manage multiple bids and travel up to 25%.
• Valid driver's license and background screening compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating team and oversee bids, cost estimates, and submission processes.
• Establish standardized estimating procedures, cost databases, and bid calendars.
• Review plans, specs, scopes, schedules, and site logistics for accurate estimates.
• Analyze risks, constructability, material pricing, labor costs, and subcontractor bids.
• Manage estimating software, cost databases, and historical project data.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, PMs, ops, engineering, suppliers, and subs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods.
• Oversee transition of estimates into project budgets and kickoff pricing.
• Mentor estimating staff to meet deadlines and bid requirements.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Bid management

Risk analysis

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior/Chief Estimator

$150000 - $225000 per year | Houston, TX | On-site | Permanent

Lead the estimating strategy behind major infrastructure and civil construction projects, where your expertise will shape competitive bids, drive project profitability, and support long-term business growth.

A bit about us:

Join an established construction organization with a broad national presence and a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, construction, engineering, and technical projects. The company combines the resources and stability of a larger organization with a close-knit, team-oriented culture that emphasizes professional development, mentorship, and career advancement. This is an opportunity to lead a critical department, influence project strategy, and contribute directly to the company's continued growth.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending account options.
• Company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability coverage.
• Additional voluntary insurance options, including short-term disability and supplemental coverage.
• Generous paid time off based on years of service, plus paid holidays and an anniversary floating holiday.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Mentorship programs and opportunities for career growth across affiliated businesses.
• Employee assistance program for employees and their families.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating team and oversee the preparation, review, and submission of project bids and cost estimates.
• Establish and maintain standardized estimating procedures, historical cost databases, and bid management processes.
• Review project plans, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and site logistics to ensure complete and accurate estimates.
• Analyze project risks, constructability concerns, material pricing, labor costs, equipment rates, and subcontractor bids.
• Manage estimating software, cost databases, bid calendars, and historical project performance data.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, project management, operations, engineering, suppliers, and subcontractors to develop competitive bids.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, evaluate alternative construction methods, and improve estimating accuracy.
• Oversee the transition of completed estimates into project budgets and support project kickoff and change order pricing.
• Mentor and develop estimating personnel while ensuring deadlines and bid requirements are consistently met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant construction experience preferred.
• Strong background in heavy civil construction estimating, including transportation, infrastructure, or utility projects.
• Federal construction and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers estimating experience preferred.
• Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Office, and related estimating software.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, labor and equipment rates, subcontractor pricing, project budgets, and cost forecasting.
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids, meet tight deadlines, and travel up to 25%.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet applicable background, driving, and drug-screening requirements.

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