Senior Estimator, Bridge & Roadway

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Sterling Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead heavy civil and roadway estimates for DOT and major infrastructure projects across Texas. You will own bid packages, analyze plans, and work with operations and estimating teams on large-scale projects in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and beyond.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of heavy civil/highway estimating, bid experience, and proficiency with Primavera, Viewpoint, HeavyBid or similar tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of heavy civil/highway estimating experience.
• Minimum 4 years of hard bid estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for heavy civil and roadway projects.
• Analyze plans, specifications, quantities, subcontractor pricing, and production rates.
• Develop estimates for concrete and asphalt paving, road widening and reconstruction, drainage and underground utility work, dirt work and earthwork, highway and bridge projects.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, and leadership during bid process.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and support overall bid strategy.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options within estimates.

Skills

Heavy civil estimating

Roadway estimation

DOT bid process

Cost analysis

Quantity take-offs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera

Viewpoint

HeavyBid

HeavyJob

Job description

Texas Sterling Construction is looking for a Senior Estimator who knows heavy civil and roadway work and wants to be part of projects that truly shape Texas communities. We are looking for someone who can step in and take ownership of complex DOT and heavy civil estimates while working alongside experienced operations and estimating teams on large-scale infrastructure projects across the state. This role will focus on hard bid estimating for roadway and heavy civil construction projects throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth market and beyond.

Why work at Texas Sterling Construction?

At Texas Sterling, our teams help build and improve the infrastructure that keeps Texas moving. From major roadway improvements to bridge and civil infrastructure projects, the work you do here has a direct impact on growing communities across the state.

Position Description

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for heavy civil and roadway projects
• Analyze plans, specifications, quantities, subcontractor pricing, and production rates
• Develop estimates for:
  • Concrete and asphalt paving
  • Road widening and reconstruction
  • Drainage and underground utility work
  • Dirt work and earthwork
  • Highway and bridge projects
• Collaborate closely with operations, project management, and leadership teams during the bid process
• Attend pre-bid meetings and support overall bid strategy
• Help identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options within estimates

Position Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of heavy civil/highway estimating experience involving:
  • Concrete and asphalt paving
  • Road widening
  • Drainage lines
  • Road reconstruction
  • Bridge work
  • Roadway dirt work
• Minimum of 4 years of hard bid estimating experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Estimator or a combination of Project Engineer and Estimating experience on heavy civil projects ranging from approximately $5M–$30M
• Experience estimating heavy civil concrete structures, roadway, bridge, and excavation projects
• Strong experience performing quantity take-offs, material pricing, and cost analysis including calculations involving area, volume, and quantities
• Minimum of 3 years of experience using estimating and scheduling software such as Primavera, Viewpoint, HeavyBid, HeavyJob, or similar construction management platforms
• Strong computer skills including spreadsheet, project management, and word processing software

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.