Senior Heavy Civil Estimator – Remote Opportunity

Keeleyconstruction; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Construction is seeking a Sr Estimator for the Heavy Civil Group in New Braunfels, TX. The role leads estimates, analyzes costs, coordinates takeoffs, and oversees capital bids for complex water/wastewater projects.

The candidate brings 5–7 years in heavy civil estimating, proficiency with Outlook/Excel/Word and estimating software, plus strong client and vendor relations and proposal writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field with 5-7 years of experience in estimating.
• Proficient with Outlook, Excel, and Word, along with estimating software.
• Demonstrated experience with heavy civil construction projects, specifically water/wastewater treatment plants and process piping.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, vendors, and clients.
• Exceptional time management and customer relation 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, as well as development and 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, as well as preparing/reviewing self-perform estimates, and assembling final estimate for owner.
• Drive and maintain all National Opportunities Reporting.
• Perform productivity analysis of cost estimates, comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects.
• Negotiate with and engage in subcontract solicitation during the bidding process and maintain master subcontractor/vendor lists by trade.
• Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Exceed expectations with excellent customer service, operational excellence, and strategic insight.
• Maintain company quality standards with subcontractors and vendors while performing in a high-volume bid environment.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Customer relations

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Estimating software

Job description

Keeley Construction is seeking a Sr Estimator for the Heavy Civil Group in New Braunfels, TX. The role leads estimates, analyzes costs, coordinates takeoffs, and oversees capital bids for complex water/wastewater projects.

The candidate brings 5–7 years in heavy civil estimating, proficiency with Outlook/Excel/Word and estimating software, plus strong client and vendor relations and proposal writing skills.