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Position DescriptionHarper Brothers Construction - Heavy Civil EstimatorLocation: Houston, TX 77073
About the RoleWe're seeking an
experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to join our growing team in Plano, Texas. In this role, you'll be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for highway, bridge, roadway, paving, and civil infrastructure projects throughout Texas, contributing directly to the success of our project pursuits and business growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment and wants to leverage their expertise in heavy civil construction while playing a key role in delivering critical infrastructure projects.
What You'll Do- Prepare detailed cost estimates for highway, bridge, roadway, paving, grading, utility, and infrastructure projects.
- Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents to determine project scope, risks, and requirements.
- Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, concrete, asphalt paving, drainage systems, utilities, structures, and bridge components.
- Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
- Develop bid packages and coordinate bid submissions to ensure deadlines are met.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client meetings as required.
- Analyze labor, equipment, and material costs to develop competitive and profitable pricing strategies.
- Partner with operations, project management, and executive leadership teams to support preconstruction planning and project pursuits.
- Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and TXDOT stakeholders.
- Support change order pricing, budgeting, and cost forecasting during project execution.
- Assist with schedule reviews, phasing plans, and constructability reviews for complex transportation projects.
- Ensure estimates align with company safety standards, production rates, and profitability goals.
- Identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy, efficiency, and bid competitiveness.
- Contribute to a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Position RequirementsWhat You Bring- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction.
- Strong experience estimating TXDOT highway, bridge, roadway, paving, and infrastructure projects.
- Thorough understanding of heavy civil construction means and methods.
- Ability to interpret civil engineering plans, specifications, and bid documents.
- Knowledge of earthwork, concrete, asphalt, drainage, utility, and bridge construction.
- Experience using HCSS HeavyBid estimating software.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
- Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability.
Preferred Qualifications- TXDOT project experience.
- Bridge and structural concrete estimating experience.
- Mass grading and earthwork calculation expertise.
- Utility and drainage infrastructure estimating experience.
- Knowledge of production tracking, scheduling, and construction planning.
Why Join Harper Brothers Construction?- Be part of a company that puts people and safety first.
- Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Gain exposure to diverse infrastructure projects and multi-state operations.
- Opportunities for growth and career development.
- Play a meaningful role in building critical infrastructure that makes an impact.
- Great benefits including PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), medical, vision, and dental coverage, and more.
