Heavy Civil Estimator

Heavy Civil Estimator Manager

Bemana is searching for a Heavy Civil Estimator Manager in Austin, TX to join a team led by former SpaceX engineers on a mission of automating civil construction through software, operational improvements, and robotics.

In this role, you will prepare accurate cost estimates and plan for our earthworks projects, which involve advanced automation technologies. This role is crucial in ensuring that the projects are both feasible and profitable, supporting the company's mission to revolutionize construction.

Position Offers:

• $100,000-150,000 salary (flexible) depending on experience. If your target pay is higher, we still encourage you to applywe could request adjustments based on experience and market conditions.
• 100% paid employee health insurance, dental, vision
• 3 weeks of PTO
• Potential equity stake in company

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed project take-off and cost estimates for earthworks projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and other required elements
• Review project plans, specifications, and other documents to understand the scope of work and identify cost drivers
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers and business development managers to gather information necessary for accurate estimates
• Develop estimation Standard Operating Procedures and templates that allow us to bid on projects in a lean, fast and low risk manner, all the while winning projects
• Participate in site walk and customer interaction needed to scope and advance project bidding processes
• Monitor project costs during construction to ensure they align with estimates and identify variances early
• Assist in negotiating contracts with subcontractors and suppliers

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in earthworks or heavy civil projects
• Proficiency in construction estimating software (e.g., Trimble, B2W, Agtek, or similar)
• Proven track record of delivering accurate estimates and winning of complex construction projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Additional Requirements

• Comfortable with working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance
• Ability to travel to job sites across Texas

If your experience matches the description above, submit your resume, and one of our recruiters will be in touch to tell you more about the position and learn more about your experience and aspirations.

If your experience does not match this job description, we still encourage you to reach out to one of our recruiters, so we can learn about your professional aspirations for future job openings.

Bemana provides recruiting services to the nation's mission critical equipment, power, and industrial sectors. Our clients and candidates value us for our specialized recruiting expertise, vast knowledge of the mission critical equipment, power, and industrial sectors job market, and ability to solve their most challenging employment needs. We have successfully recruited thousands of top-level professionals filling a wide range of management, sales, engineering, and technical positions across the nation.

Welcome to Bemana and we look forward to getting to know more about you.

Referral Program

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