Heavy Civil Estimator - Austin, TX

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One of the world's most innovative manufacturers, delivering industry-leading automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing facilities. They are expanding their Project Controls and Estimating team to support the delivery of complex, large-scale industrial construction projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most ambitious manufacturing and infrastructure projects in the world.

On Offer

  • Opportunity to support multi-billion-dollar projects
  • Work directly for an owner rather than a traditional General Contractor
  • Collaborative environment partnering with Estimating, Procurement, Construction, Cost Controls, and Scheduling teams
  • Career progression within one of the world's fastest-growing manufacturing organizations
  • Exposure to complex industrial, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects
  • $160,000 base with amazing benefits

Responsibilities

  • Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed electrical estimates throughout all phases of project development
  • Develop accurate quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and design documentation
  • Perform cost benchmarking and market analysis to support early project planning
  • Evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals, ensuring scope completeness and pricing accuracy
  • Partner with Procurement teams throughout the bid evaluation and purchasing process
  • Support value engineering initiatives by identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising project objectives
  • Analyze project risks, scope gaps, and constructability considerations during the estimating process
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Construction, Scheduling, Cost Controls, and Project Management teams
  • Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information, and pricing benchmarks
  • Assist in procurement planning and contract award recommendations
  • Support project teams throughout preconstruction and early construction phases

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Heavy Civil Estimator with a General Contractor or Heavy Civil Contractor
  • Strong experience estimating large-scale site development and civil infrastructure projects
  • Proven background in earthwork, grading, utilities, concrete, paving, drainage, and structural civil works
  • Experience preparing conceptual through detailed construction estimates
  • Ability to interpret civil drawings, specifications, and contract documents
  • Strong understanding of construction means and methods for heavy civil projects
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting large capital expenditure proects
  • Background in industrial, manufacturing, automotive, semiconductor, energy, or large infrastructure developments
  • Previous experience with owner-side project controls or estimating teams
  • Experience collaborating closely with procurement and construction teams throughout project delivery
  • Familiarity with estimating software and advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Experience evaluating subcontractor bids and developing procurement strategies for civil packages
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