Senior Infrastructure Cost Estimation Engineer

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Quarterly bonus opportunities

PTO and paid holidays

EAP and wellness resources

Tuition assistance

Job summary

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Cost Estimation Engineer to price heavy civil projects including roadway, utilities, drainage and structural concrete for municipal, county, utility authority, state-funded and private owners.

You will lead precise takeoffs in Bluebeam and Excel, develop HeavyBid estimates using production history and cost trends, and mentor estimators while ensuring DBE/HUB/EEO compliance and competitive bid strategies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years estimating heavy civil scopes: roadway, utilities, drainage, and structural concrete.
• Experience with public infrastructure and various owner types; TxDOT experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with HeavyBid, Bluebeam and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and quantify civil scopes; produce accurate, competitive estimates.
• Lead takeoffs and develop proposals with itemized bid tabs and schedules of values.
• Mentor estimators and coordinate with Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Ensure compliance with DBE, HUB, and EEO programs.
• Maintain pricing libraries for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate with vendors, subs, and operations leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk analysis

Planning and scheduling

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

HeavyBid

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you the estimator who sees the whole project? If turning complex specs and geotechnical reports into clear quantities, productions, and competitive strategies is your strength, this role is built for you. As a Senior Infrastructure Cost Estimation Engineer, you will price and propose heavy civil work spanning roadway, underground utilities, drainage, and structural concrete for municipal, county, utility authority, state-funded, and private development owners.

Answer yes to these

• Do you quickly dissect plans, standard specifications, special provisions, and addenda to define scope and risk?
• Can you deliver precise takeoffs in Bluebeam and Excel for roadway, drainage, storm sewer, water and sanitary utilities (wet and dry), concrete flatwork, and structural concrete?
• Do you build rigorous estimates in HeavyBid using production history, crew performance data, cost trends, and owner-specific item structures?
• Are you adept at scoping and leveling subcontractor and supplier quotes across diverse public and private owners?
• Do you ensure compliance with DBE, HUB, EEO, and other participation programs while staying competitive?
• Can you assemble complete, compliant proposals with itemized bid tabs, proposal forms, and schedules of values?
• Do you collaborate confidently with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Division Leaders to validate constructability and schedule?
• Are you comfortable leading communications with vendors and subs, clarifying scope, and collecting compliance documentation?
• Do you keep impeccable estimating logs, proposal calendars, and digital file structures?
• Are you motivated to refine SOPs, templates, workflows, and internal training resources?
• Will you attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and owner conferences to sharpen the win strategy?
• Can you mentor Estimators and Junior Estimators to elevate standards and accuracy?
• Are you ready to support budgets, negotiated work, and change order pricing as needed?

Core responsibilities at a glance

• Analyze and quantify civil scopes; produce accurate, competitive estimates.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam and Excel.
• Develop estimates in HeavyBid informed by production and historical data.
• Scope and align subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Meet public agency requirements including DBE, HUB, and EEO.
• Maintain up-to-date pricing libraries for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Prepare complete proposals and submission packages.
• Coordinate with operations leadership to validate assumptions and risks.
• Lead vendor and subcontractor communication and documentation.
• Maintain organized bid documentation and systems.
• Improve SOPs, templates, workflows, and training content.
• Engage in pre-bid and strategy sessions with owners and internal teams.
• Lead and mentor the estimating team.
• Support budgeting, negotiated work, and change orders.
• Handle other estimating department priorities as assigned.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• 7+ years estimating heavy civil scopes: roadway, utilities, drainage, and structural concrete.
• Experience with public infrastructure for municipal, county, utility authority, or state-funded owners; TxDOT experience preferred but not required.
• Advanced proficiency in HeavyBid, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel.
• Expert knowledge of public bid structures and participation programs (DBE, HUB, EEO) and the dynamics of competitive bidding.
• Ability to analyze scope, complete takeoffs, assemble comprehensive proposals, and influence bid strategy.
• Strong communicator with teams, subs, suppliers, and public stakeholders.
• Highly organized, deadline-focused, and proactive about risk and process improvement.
• Leadership experience, including mentoring junior estimators.

Physical aspects of the job

Primarily office-based with extended computer use and standard office equipment. Occasional site visits may require standing, walking uneven terrain, climbing stairs, working outdoors in varying weather, and lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

Compensation And Benefits Highlights

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid basic dental, life insurance, and both short- and long-term disability.
• Voluntary options: supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Quarterly bonus opportunities.
• PTO, paid holidays, and a paid winter company break for eligible positions.
• EAP and wellness resources.
• Tuition assistance and continuing education support.
• Scholarship opportunities for eligible employee dependents.
• Company events, community engagement, and quarterly State of the Company meetings.

Equal opportunity and work eligibility

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC participates in E-Verify, a federal system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees.