Heavy‑civil general engineering contractor and construction manager for public/private infrastructure.
Estimating and procurement support for construction projects, handling bids and vendor coordination.
13 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Onsite
Company Size
308 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
General Contractor
Design
Engineering
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Bridges
Highways
Dams
Aviation
Heavy Civil
General Engineering
Road Construction
Construction Management
Role
Description
bid review
document management
bid solicitation
quantity takeoffs
smartbid
vendor coordination
Review project plans, requirements, and specifications
Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
Review quotes and estimates with the project team
Download and properly save all project documents
Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids
Interface with operations management, estimating and other departments as required.
Communicate with bidders and suppliers or subcontractors on all procurement related matters.
Preparation of the bid inquiry documents, bid tabulations and selection recommendations.
Assemble vendor and subcontractor quotes for all bids
Perform assigned post-bid tasks
Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs
Perform vendor and subcontractor solicitations via Smart bid/Preconsuite system for all bids assigned
Requirements
cost estimating
hcss heavybid
ms office
procurement
bachelor's
estimating exp
Knowledge of construction costs and construction principles
Knowledge of procurement best practices, competitive bidding, market conditions, general contract terms and conditions is required.
Prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands
Advanced computers skills with MS Office (Word, Excel)
Familiarity with some aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects preferred
Well organized, personable, flexible, detail oriented and multi-tasked
Knowledge estimating software – HCSS Heavy Bid
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
1-3 year's experience estimating construction projects
Excellent written an oral communicator (*** If Bilingual English & Spanish will be great***)
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture is preferred
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
pre-employment background check and drug screening required.
Company
Overview
Founded 1956
Year Established
The company was established in 1956 as a heavy-civil general engineering contractor.
Operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dragados S.A., leveraging international expertise on regional projects.
Excels in a variety of delivery methods—Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMAR, and P3—for both public and private clients.
Portfolio spans bridges, highways, dams, reservoirs, airports, and sanitary/storm sewer systems, often tackling complex infrastructure challenges.
Maintains regional offices in Arizona, California, and Texas, bringing local presence and project-specific management teams to each job.
Prioritizes constructability reviews, value engineering, cost estimating, tight scheduling, and seamless subcontractor coordination.
Culture + Values
Employing, developing, and promoting great builders throughout the southwestern United States.
Excel at constructability reviews, value engineering, cost estimating, project scheduling, and subcontracting.
Ensure a seamless transition between the design and construction phases, focusing on saving time and money.
Environment + Sustainability
$124 Million
Revenue
Estimated revenue figure for sustainable project delivery in 2025, demonstrating strong financial capacity for scaling sustainable initiatives.
23%
Employee Growth
Projected employee growth rate indicating expanding teams and resources dedicated to sustainable project delivery.
Project portfolio includes large-scale infrastructure in transportation, wastewater, and water—sectors with high sustainability impact.
Active in delivery methods such as Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, and P3—which enable integrated planning to reduce waste and lifecycle carbon.
Inclusion & Diversity
No publicly available DEI strategy, goals, or gender-based statistics were identified in reviewed materials.