Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil

Outland Recruiting; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company vehicle or allowance

Fuel card

Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability)

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in skilled trades is seeking a Senior Estimator for heavy civil projects in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves estimating various infrastructure projects, reviewing specifications, preparing bid packages, and collaborating with project managers. Candidates should have at least 5 years of estimating experience, particularly with TXDOT bridges, as well as proficiency in relevant estimating software. Competitive pay and benefits including health coverage and a company vehicle are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, technical school, or university.
• 5+ years of experience in heavy civil roadway estimating.
• Experience with estimating software like HCCS, Heavy Bid, AGTEK, and P6.

Responsibilities

• Estimate heavy civil infrastructure projects including removals, grading, and concrete structures.
• Prepare estimates by performing take-offs and setting up estimate files.
• Conduct bid reviews with the Chief Estimator and management team.
• Enter subcontractor and material quotes in HCSS; make awards.
• Conduct bid reviews with Chief Estimator and Management Team prior to bid day.
• Submit owner/agency bid documents with direction from Chief Estimator.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Proficient in estimating software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Heavy Bid (HCSS)

AGTEK

OST

P6

Excel

Job description

About the job Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil

Responsible for the estimating of heavy civil infrastructure projects with various scopes of work including but not limited to removals, grading, concrete structures specifically TXDOT Bridges and related scopes of work. This position will work closely with other estimators, project managers and the Chief Estimator. Attention to detail along with Excellent written and verbal communication are required.

• Review project specifications, plans and Geotech Report, attend pre-bid meetings, determine site conditions through a site visit. Determine self-performed scope of work and subcontracted scope of work.
• Solicit subcontractors and material supplies including any possible requirements for DBE or SBEs subcontractors. Develop bid packages for the various subcontractors and materials suppliers scopes of work and send out RFQs.
• Proficiently prepare estimates by performing take-offs, setting up the estimate file and building activities & logic in the Heavy Bid (HCSS) estimating software.
• Enter both subcontractor and material supplier quotes in HCSS and make awards.
• Conduct bid Review with Chief Estimator and Management Team prior to bid day.
• Ability to make timely decisions, close-out bids and submit owner/agency bid documents with the direction of the Chief Estimator.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college, technical school or university in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of heavy civil / roadway estimating experience in TXDOT bridges and Transportation
• A minimum of 5 years of Estimating including software like HCCS, Heavy Bid, AGTEK, OST, P6, Excel or equivalent.
• Competitive pay
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle allowance
• Fuel Card
• Health Benefits including medical, dental, vision, short term and long term disability.