HiFyve · 1 day ago
Sr. Estimator
Houston, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expHiFyve is hiring for Estimators in Houston, focusing on heavy civil and infrastructure projects. The role involves leading estimating activities, driving the bid process, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver competitive proposals.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end estimating activities for heavy civil and infrastructure projects, including site development, utilities, concrete, and large-scale earthwork
Drive the bid process from initial review through final submission, coordinating pricing strategy, timelines, and internal reviews
Partner with estimating staff, support personnel, and leadership to deliver competitive and complete proposals
Analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents to define scope, quantities, risks, and pricing assumptions
Build detailed cost models using labor productivity, equipment utilization, material pricing, and subcontractor input
Develop both preliminary budgets and fully detailed estimates to support pursuit decisions and final bid submissions
Lead scope alignment meetings with owners and construction managers to confirm assumptions and clarify responsibilities
Present estimate narratives, value-engineering alternatives, and schedule impacts during client reviews and negotiations
Maintain estimating databases and pricing tools, ensuring labor crews, activities, and cost codes remain current and accurate
Support project handoff following award by transferring estimate data into project budgets, phase codes, and cost tracking systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering OR Construction Management
10+ years of experience in civil construction estimating, cost engineering, or preconstruction, with demonstrated ownership of complex bids
Strong working knowledge of heavy civil estimating methods, risk assessment, and competitive bid strategy
Proficiency with industry estimating and scheduling platforms including HeavyBid, CPM scheduling tools, Viewpoint, and Microsoft Office
Company
HiFyve
HiFyve was founded on the premise of people over profits. We believe when a win/win/win strategy is upheld, loyalty and trust sustain.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Leslie Botkin
Chief Technology Officer/Executive Recruiter
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