Senior Heavy Civil Estimator — Water/Wastewater Bids

Keeley Construction Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Companies in New Braunfels, TX is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the heavy civil group’s bid efforts, coordinating cost analysis, takeoffs, and internal pricing for large-scale projects. The role requires a Bachelor's in Construction Management or engineering and 5–7 years of estimating experience, with strong proficiency in MS Office and estimating software, and ability to manage multiple bids.

You will work with subcontractors, vendors, and staff to ensure competitive proposals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field with 5–7 years of relevant estimating experience.
• Experience with heavy civil projects, water/wastewater treatment plants and process piping.
• Proficiency with MS Office and estimating software; strong time management and client relations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Outlook

Excel

Word

Estimating software

Education

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

Job description

Keeley Companies in New Braunfels, TX is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the heavy civil group’s bid efforts, coordinating cost analysis, takeoffs, and internal pricing for large-scale projects. The role requires a Bachelor's in Construction Management or engineering and 5–7 years of estimating experience, with strong proficiency in MS Office and estimating software, and ability to manage multiple bids.

You will work with subcontractors, vendors, and staff to ensure competitive proposals and