Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction

Southland Holdings is seeking an Estimator for highway/roadway work all throughout Texas to join our fast growing team here at Southland! For more than 100 years, hard-working, honest, innovative people have been building what has become SOUTHLAND HOLDINGS. We are a multi-faceted industry leader and through our family of companies making up one of the world’s largest heavy civil construction firms.

• 7+ years of Department of Transportation Estimating experience (roadway, highway, infrastructure, DOT, toll road, freeway, transportation, bridges)
• Alternate pursuit delivery preferred (Design Build, CMAR, P3,CMGC)
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid software a plus
• Proven track record of estimating $20,000,000+ projects

• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to a particular bid/project as assigned
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Perform Risk and Contract Management responsibilities as required, review/incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures
• Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials
• Obtain knowledge of project and appropriate regulations required to construct the project to meet affirmative action requirements and DBE requirements, review list of work to be performed by subcontractors
• Review final estimate and apply strategic cost factors if necessary
• Prepare bids, select vendors and/or subcontractors and determine cost effectiveness of projects to be bid. Set productive, consistent, and acceptable work example.

Companies- Johnson Bros. Corporation, Heritage Materials, Oscar Renda Contracting, American Bridge, Southland Contracting Inc., Mole Constructors

Southland Holdings is an EEO employer – M/F/D/V

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