Senior Estimator

FABR GLOBAL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

FABR GLOBAL seeks a senior Roadway/Heavy Civil Estimator to lead hard-bid estimating for Texas transportation projects. You will handle earthwork, drainage, bridges, and paving estimates across major Texas markets, coordinating with design and procurement teams to prepare competitive bids.

The role requires 4+ years in heavy civil/highway estimating, strong use of HeavyBid/HCSS, Viewpoint, Primavera P6, and Excel, and a valid driver’s license. Expect comprehensive benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of heavy civil/highway estimating experience including asphalt/concrete paving, earthwork, bridge structures, and drainage.
• 4+ years of hard-bid estimating, take-off calculations (area, volume, quantities), and material unit pricing.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with estimating/management software: HeavyBid/HCSS, HeavyJob, Viewpoint, Primavera P6, and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to pass standard criminal and driving background screenings.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, 401(k) with 5% company match, PTO and paid holidays, defined career advancement pathways.

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specs, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope and estimating requirements.
• Perform quantity take-offs and calculate direct costs including materials, labor, equipment, and rates.
• Analyze historical data to benchmark unit costs and optimize bid competitiveness.
• Assemble complete bid package documentation and maintain cost-history databases.
• Prepare, distribute, and evaluate subcontractor and vendor RFPs.
• Evaluate design options and value-engineering opportunities based on cost and constructability.
• Assist project teams post-award with change-order pricing and material procurement support.

Skills

Estimating

Hard-bid estimating

Take-off calculations

Tools

HeavyBid/HCSS

HeavyJob

Viewpoint

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A prominent Texas regional general contractor is seeking a senior-level Roadway/Heavy Civil Estimator to join its regional operations. Specializing in major transportation, highway, and bridge development across Texas, the firm delivers complex public and private infrastructure projects.

This role leads hard-bid estimating for heavy civil projects valued between $10M and $40M+ across major Texas metropolitan markets (San Antonio, Dallas–Fort Worth, and Houston), focusing on earthwork, concrete and asphalt paving, drainage, bridge construction, and roadway reconstruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications, design drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine project scope and estimating requirements.
• Perform comprehensive quantity take-offs and calculate direct costs, including material pricing, labor man-hours, equipment utilization, and production rates.
• Analyze historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, and past productivity metrics) to benchmark unit costs and optimize bid competitiveness.
• Assemble complete, accurate bid package documentation and maintain organized cost-history databases.
• Prepare, distribute, and evaluate subcontractor and vendor RFPs.
• Evaluate alternative design solutions and value-engineering options based on cost-efficiency, constructability, and material availability.
• Assist project teams post-award with change-order pricing, scope revisions, and material procurement support.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of heavy civil/highway estimating experience covering asphalt/concrete paving, earthwork, bridge structures, and utility/drainage lines.
• 4+ years of hard-bid estimating, take-off calculations (area, volume, quantities), and material unit pricing.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with industry estimating and management software (e.g., HeavyBid/HCSS, HeavyJob, Viewpoint, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Excel).
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to pass standard criminal and driving background screenings.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Defined career advancement pathways within a well-capitalized civil contractor