Senior Estimator

Houston, TX, United States


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Type: Permanent

Category: Construction & Real Estate

Industry: Building and Construction / General Contractor

Company: The Q Works Group

Reference ID: padnfo

Date Posted: 04/22/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.mrinetwork.com/UXQR4A


OVERVIEW: A Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing cost estimates in order to bid and secure public and private contracts. A Senior Estimator is responsible and accountable to the Chief Estimator and Senior Leadership.

 

Responsibilities:

• Secure bid opportunities, bid documents, specifications and plans from potential clients.

• Read and comprehend drawings, contract documents and specifications to properly prepare bid for submission.

• Take off and quantify work items of roadway, drainage and site development work etc.

• Secure and analyze material supplier cost quotes and subcontractor cost quotes.

• Estimate cost of various items and prepare bid for submittal to prospective client.

• Identify design issues through the estimating process

• Develop and maintain a working relationship with the agency, owner or owner’s representative. Interface and respond to questions as needed.

• Attend pre-bid and pre-construction meetings as needed.

• Compile and update materials suppliers and subcontractor lists.

• Assure compliance with MBE/DBE/SBE requirements of contract in bid process, including utilization plan preparation and required submission.

• Study and be knowledgeable of all local ordinances and laws concerning construction and related activities to ensure laws are taken into consideration during the bidding process.

• Conduct a continuous review of job cost to ensure competitiveness, marketability, and profit margins.

• Identify and propose value-engineering alternatives

• Ensure all staff and personnel are thoroughly familiar with procedures regarding the flow of paperwork and verify correctness as it relates to project’s bid.

• Prepare estimate turnovers for project managers

• Assist team in the preparation of field work orders, material purchase orders, and subcontracts.

• Price change order work. Including preparing pricing, an itemized price support breakdown, submitting and managing the approval process as required.

• Direct all staff personnel in the following areas: Using equipment in a safe and proper manner, improving job performance, controlling cost, quality work, increasing productivity, improving developing personnel and adhering to policies and procedures.

 

 

Experience and Requirements:

• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ previous experience as a heavy civil estimator. 

• Must have a valid Texas Drivers License clear of multiple and/or major violations.

• Must be a productive team player and self-starter.

• Communicates and works effectively with state and local agencies; inspectors; contractors; subcontractors; Company management and employees.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Full understanding of Construction Math concepts.

• Must display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the public at all times.

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Environmental, Health & Safety Manual

• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required

 

 

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