Senior Heavy Civil Estimator – Underground Utilities

Union Estimating; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Estimating in Houston, TX, is seeking a Senior Heavy Civil Estimator with extensive underground utilities experience. This in-office role requires strong knowledge of cost estimation, field operations, and project risk assessment.

You will prepare detailed takeoffs, review plans and geotechnical reports, solicit subcontractors, coordinate with project teams, and develop comprehensive bid packages. Remote work is not available; you will work from our office and meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction or underground utilities.
• Ability to obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify missing scope, discrepancies, and risks.
• Experience reviewing civil plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, bid forms, and addenda.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for heavy civil and underground utility projects.
• Review construction plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, bid forms, addenda, and other contract documents.
• Estimate labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, production rates, and crew costs.
• Develop complete estimates for dirt work/site development, concrete work, large-diameter water lines, sanitary/sewer systems, storm sewers, lift stations, and related underground utility work.
• Solicit and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate with project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal team members during bidding.
• Prepare bid summaries, pricing breakdowns, and supporting estimate documentation.
• Review project risks, site conditions, and construction requirements before bid submission.

Skills

Estimating experience

Attention to detail

Bid management

Coordination with teams

Job description

Union Estimating in Houston, TX, is seeking a Senior Heavy Civil Estimator with extensive underground utilities experience. This in-office role requires strong knowledge of cost estimation, field operations, and project risk assessment.

You will prepare detailed takeoffs, review plans and geotechnical reports, solicit subcontractors, coordinate with project teams, and develop comprehensive bid packages. Remote work is not available; you will work from our office and meet tight deadlines.