Estimating heavy civil construction projects for excavation, utilities, grading, paving
3 days ago
$120,000 - $180,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Dallas, TX
Field
Your recruiting firm
- Founded around 2015 to address a Civil Construction labor shortage on Colorado’s Front Range.
- Built on a mix of cutting‑edge recruitment tech and deep contractor relationships.
- Focused on heavy‑civil and heavy‑highway roles: project managers, engineers, estimators, schedulers, equipment leads, executives.
- Operates nationwide within a $46 billion civil construction sector, carving significant market share.
- Typically handles searches for earthwork, underground utilities, paving, structures, and wastewater construction firms.
Role
Description
takeoffs
heavybid
bluebeam
cost tracking
site visits
estimate packages
- Solicit, analyze, and negotiate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers
- Perform takeoffs and pricing using HeavyBid, Bluebeam, and other estimating tools
- Partner with Project Managers, Engineers, and field teams to validate scope and constructability
- Support post-award cost tracking and continuous improvement efforts
- Conduct site visits to evaluate conditions, risks, and logistical challenges
- Prepare detailed estimate packages covering labor, materials, equipment, and overhead
- Assist with preliminary schedules tied to bid timelines
- Review plans, specifications, and bid documents to develop accurate and competitive estimates
Requirements
heavybid
bluebeam
bachelor’s
cost control
excavation
estimating
Do you enjoy breaking down complex plans and turning them into smart, competitive bids? If heavy civil estimating is your wheelhouse, we’d love to talk.
We’re looking for an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to join our growing Dallas-based team. This role plays a key part in winning and delivering large-scale excavation, wet utility, grading, and paving projects throughout the region. If you’re detail-driven, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be a great fit.
Heavy Civil Estimator – Dallas, TX
- Strong working knowledge of HeavyBid, Bluebeam, and similar software
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
- Detail-oriented mindset with strong cost control skills
- Solid understanding of excavation, wet utilities, grading, and paving
- Proven experience estimating heavy civil construction projects
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: $120k–$180k base + annual bonus (DOE)
- Career Growth: Long-term opportunity with a respected heavy civil contractor
- Extras: Company vehicle or allowance; relocation assistance if needed
- Time Off: PTO, sick time, and paid holidays
- Strong Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match
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