Estimator

About The Role

Estimator – Heavy Civil / Site Development

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, United States (On-site)

Industry: Construction / Heavy Civil / Site Development

Job Function: Estimating / Preconstruction

Seeking an Estimator with experience in heavy civil and site development construction to support preconstruction and bidding efforts on commercial, industrial, and infrastructure site preparation projects throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, bid proposals, and subcontractor/vendor pricing for earthwork, utilities, paving, and civil infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for site development and site preparation projects including earthwork, grading, excavation, underground utilities, paving, storm drainage, and concrete work.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing to support competitive bid proposals.
• Analyze project plans, geotechnical reports, utility conflicts, and specifications to identify project risks and cost impacts.
• Develop budgets, bid summaries, and conceptual estimates for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, operations teams, subcontractors, and suppliers during preconstruction activities.
• Assist with value engineering, scope reviews, and alternative construction methods to improve project competitiveness.
• Prepare and track RFIs during the bidding process to clarify scope and project requirements.
• Maintain accurate estimating databases, production rates, labor costs, and historical pricing information.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and owner/subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Support project turnover from estimating to operations after project award.

Your Profile

• 3+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil, site development, or infrastructure construction.
• Strong knowledge of earthwork, grading, excavation, underground utilities, paving, and concrete construction.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Experience with estimating software such as HeavyBid, Agtek, Bluebeam, HCSS, Bid2Win, or Excel.
• Understanding of construction means and methods, production rates, and cost analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial or industrial site development
• Mass grading and excavation
• Underground wet utilities
• Storm drainage systems
• Concrete and paving operations
• Municipal or TxDOT infrastructure projects
• Conceptual and hard bid estimating

Apply today or contact Jack Simpson for more information