Chief Estimator
Dallas, Texas
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Category: Engineering
Brand: System One
Job ID: 331187
Date Posted: 02/14/2025
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Chief Estimator
Location: Dallas, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, with full benefits
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM or 7 AM - 4 PM (flexible), weekends as needed
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to support the growth of their North Texas operations. This role is focused on pre-construction planning, cost estimation, and bid strategy development for large-scale infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in heavy civil construction estimating, particularly in DOT/municipal projects, earthworks, and underground utilities across both public and private sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate bidding opportunities that align with company goals.
- Lead project feasibility assessments and pre-bid analysis.
- Oversee quantity take-offs, cost assessments, and pricing strategies.
- Prepare detailed and competitive bid proposals.
- Collaborate with project managers and executives to refine estimating strategies.
- Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to secure optimal pricing.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client consultations.
- Utilize software such as Viewpoint, Bluebeam, and Adobe for cost analysis and bid preparation.
- Lead bid reviews and negotiations to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
- Analyze market trends and material costs to improve estimating accuracy.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless communication on project estimates.
What You Bring
- 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction estimating, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven success in estimating projects valued at $25M or more.
- Expertise in highways, municipal roadways, mass excavation, and underground utilities.
- Proficiency in Viewpoint, Bluebeam, and Adobe (experience with HCSS or Agtek is a plus).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Stability in work history (4+ years per role preferred).
- Experience with leading industry firms is a plus.
- Ability to lead meetings, negotiations, and client discussions effectively.
Perks & Benefits
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off & life insurance coverage
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
Work Location: In-person (Dallas, TX)
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a company that values leadership and innovation, apply today.
Ref: #209-Eng Houston (Rowland)
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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