Senior Estimator, Bridge & Roadway in Houston, Texas at Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for heavy civil and roadway projects
• Analyze plans, specifications, quantities, subcontractor pricing, and production rates
• Develop estimates for:
  • Concrete and asphalt paving
  • Road widening and reconstruction
  • Drainage and underground utility work
  • Dirt work and earthwork
  • Highway and bridge projects
• Collaborate closely with operations, project management, and leadership teams during the bid process
• Attend pre-bid meetings and support overall bid strategy
• Help identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options within estimates

To qualify for this position, you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of heavy civil/highway estimating experience involving:
  • Concrete and asphalt paving
  • Road widening
  • Drainage lines
  • Road reconstruction
  • Bridge work
  • Roadway dirt work
• Minimum of 4 years of hard bid estimating experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Estimator or a combination of Project Engineer and Estimating experience on heavy civil projects ranging from approximately $5M–$30M
• Experience estimating heavy civil concrete structures, roadway, bridge, and excavation projects
• Strong experience performing quantity take-offs, material pricing, and cost analysis including calculations involving area, volume, and quantities
• Minimum of 3 years of experience using estimating and scheduling software such as Primavera, Viewpoint, HeavyBid, HeavyJob, or similar construction management platforms
• Strong computer skills including spreadsheet, project management, and word processing software