_{11th June, 2026}

Job Description: Junior Estimator (Heavy Civil Construction)
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Schedule: In-office, Monday-Friday Employment Type: Full-time Department: Estimating Reports To: Chief Estimator
Position Overview
We are seeking a Junior Estimator to join our heavy civil estimating team in the DFW area. This role is ideal for a highly analytical, early-career professional who is eager to learn the estimating process from the ground up and grow into a full estimator role within a relatively short timeframe.
This position is intentionally designed for someone who may be early in their career or transitioning into estimating, including engineering graduates or professionals with limited estimating exposure who are curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to grow.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with material and labor calculations
• Review plans, specifications, and bid documents
• Support senior estimators during the bid preparation process
• Assist with cost analysis, bid breakdowns, and data entry
• Help maintain bid logs, historical cost data, and estimate documentation
• Collaborate with operations and field teams to understand constructability
• Gradually transition into full bid preparation responsibilities (target: within ~6 months)
• Participate in optional field rotations to gain operational perspective (strongly encouraged)

Growth & Development

• Hands-on training from experienced estimators
• Exposure to full heavy civil bid lifecycle
• Clear path from takeoff-focused responsibilities into full estimating
• Opportunity to develop both estimating and operations insight, creating a well-rounded construction professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (Civil Engineering strongly preferred, but other engineering disciplines considered)
• Entry-level to junior experience; estimating experience not required
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and technical documents
• Curious mindset with a desire to understand how projects are built, not just priced
• Adaptable, coachable, and open to learning a specific estimating methodology
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Skills & Software

• HCSS HeavyBid (preferred, not required)
• Bluebeam for plan review and takeoffs
• Strong Excel skills (highly preferred)

Compensation & Bonus

• Base salary:
• Starting around $75,000
• Can increase to $85,000-$90,000 for strong candidates
• Bonus potential:
• Target bonus up to ~10% of base salary

Bonus and benefits aligned with company-wide standards

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