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Job Description: Heavy Civil Estimator / Project Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator / Project Manager with strong bidding experience, deep excavation and dirt work knowledge, and the ability to interpret complex civil plans. The ideal candidate must be capable of preparing accurate take-offs for earthwork, storm drainage, driveways, and site infrastructure projects. Experience with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) projects and GPS machine control design is highly preferred.
This position requires a results-driven professional with both field expertise and technical estimating capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Heavy Bid Preparation
Civil Plan & Technical Understanding
Excavation & Dirt Work Expertise
GPS & Machine Control (Preferred)
Project Support & Coordination
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
Job Description: Heavy Civil Estimator / Project Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator / Project Manager with strong bidding experience, deep excavation and dirt work knowledge, and the ability to interpret complex civil plans. The ideal candidate must be capable of preparing accurate take-offs for earthwork, storm drainage, driveways, and site infrastructure projects. Experience with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) projects and GPS machine control design is highly preferred.
This position requires a results-driven professional with both field expertise and technical estimating capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Heavy Bid Preparation
- Prepare detailed, competitive bids for heavy civil and site development projects.
- Perform accurate quantity take-offs for:
- Mass grading and earthwork
- Excavation and embankment
- Storm drain systems and culverts
- Driveways and access roads
- Utilities and related infrastructure
- Analyze civil drawings, specifications, addenda, and geotechnical reports.
- Develop comprehensive cost estimates including labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, trucking, and production rates.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits.
- Identify project risks, scope gaps, and cost-saving opportunities.
Civil Plan & Technical Understanding
- Interpret and understand:
- Grading plans
- Utility plans
- Profiles and cross-sections
- Drainage layouts
- Erosion control details
- Review TxDOT specifications, standard details, and special provisions.
- Ensure compliance with TxDOT standards, documentation, and bidding requirements.
- Understand soil classifications, compaction requirements, moisture conditioning, and stabilization methods.
Excavation & Dirt Work Expertise
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Cut/fill analysis and site balancing
- Subgrade preparation
- Haul calculations and production rates
- Trench safety and excavation regulations
- Storm drainage installation per TxDOT standards
- Culverts, headwalls, and drainage structures
- Ability to plan equipment needs and sequencing for efficiency and profitability.
GPS & Machine Control (Preferred)
- Ability to create, review, or modify GPS machine control models.
- Experience with GPS grading systems (Trimble, Topcon, Leica, etc.) is a plus.
- Coordinate digital terrain models (DTMs) from civil plans.
- Work with field crews to ensure accurate implementation of GPS designs.
Project Support & Coordination
- Assist in project startup and handoff from estimating to field.
- Support cost tracking and change order pricing.
- Communicate effectively with project managers, superintendents, and field personnel.
Qualifications
- Minimum ___ years of experience in heavy civil construction and excavation.
- Proven experience preparing heavy civil bids.
- Strong understanding of civil drawings and specifications.
- Experience working on TxDOT projects preferred.
- Knowledge of TxDOT bidding procedures and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in estimating and take-off software (Agtek, HCSS, Planswift, Bluebeam, etc.).
- GPS machine control experience preferred.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Experience
- TxDOT roadway, drainage, or infrastructure projects.
- Experience with stabilization, lime treatment, or subgrade work.
- Experience managing dirt crews and field operations.
- Familiarity with erosion control and SWPPP compliance.
