Senior Estimator- Heavy Civil Construction

About the Role

A well-established Texas-based heavy civil and utility contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator / Lead Estimator to join their growing team. With a strong backlog and pipeline of upcoming work, this role offers the opportunity to lead the estimating department and shape its future. The company is pursuing large infrastructure projects in Texas while maintaining flexibility for smaller strategic opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complete estimates from pursuit through submission
• Develop bid strategies to position the company for winning work
• Review plans, specifications, schedules, and contract documents
• Coordinate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers
• Identify project risks and opportunities during preconstruction
• Present estimate reviews to executive leadership
• Mentor and develop junior estimators
• Support business development and pursuit planning efforts
• Collaborate with operations teams for successful project handoff

Projects

• Water and wastewater treatment plant projects
• Underground utility infrastructure
• Heavy civil construction projects
• Highway and roadway improvements
• Airport infrastructure projects
• TXDOT work
• Projects ranging from $2M to $100M+

Qualifications

• 7+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil, water/wastewater, transportation, or utility construction
• Proven experience leading estimates on complex infrastructure projects
• Ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Experience mentoring junior estimators
• Strategic mindset for identifying winning approaches
• Comfortable estimating both large flagship projects and smaller strategic opportunities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX