Senior Heavy Civil Estimator - Lead Bids (Remote)

Tacony Corporation; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Construction, part of Keeley Companies, seeks a Sr Estimator for our Heavy Civil Group in Austin, TX. You will lead estimates and proposals, perform cost analysis, and coordinate trade takeoffs to build competitive, accurate bids.

Responsibilities include overseeing capital bids, negotiating with subs, and maintaining vendor lists while ensuring high-quality, on-time submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, plus 5–7 years of experience.
• Familiar with Outlook, Excel, Word and estimating software.
• Experience with heavy civil construction projects, water/wastewater treatment plants and process piping.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff, vendors and clients.
• Excellent time management and customer relations skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to assist with writing proposals and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for estimates and proposals including cost analysis, estimate coordination, and development/review of trade takeoffs and internal pricing.
• Oversee all capital bids before submission.
• Delegate new customer opportunities within estimating team.
• Evaluate subcontract cost estimates and proposals, and assemble final estimate for owner.
• Drive and maintain National Opportunities Reporting.
• Perform productivity analysis of cost estimates and cost data across projects.
• Negotiate with subcontractors during bidding and maintain master vendor lists.
• Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Exceed expectations with customer service and strategic insight.
• Maintain company quality standards with subcontractors and vendors in high-volume bids.

Skills

Time management

Customer relations

Detail oriented

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Keeley Construction, part of Keeley Companies, seeks a Sr Estimator for our Heavy Civil Group in Austin, TX. You will lead estimates and proposals, perform cost analysis, and coordinate trade takeoffs to build competitive, accurate bids.

Responsibilities include overseeing capital bids, negotiating with subs, and maintaining vendor lists while ensuring high-quality, on-time submissions.