Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil & Roadway (DOT)

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 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.