Estimator - Dredging & Marine Construction

Estimator – Dredging & Marine Construction

Location: Houston, TX (In-Office Only)
Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time

 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Estimator with a strong background in dredging and/or marine construction to support the preparation of accurate, competitive bids for private industrial and public-sector marine infrastructure projects. This position is based full-time in our Houston, Texas office and works closely with operations, project management, and company leadership.

The ideal candidate understands marine construction means and methods and can translate field execution into reliable cost estimates.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for dredging and marine construction projects
• Estimate private industrial marine work as well as public projects (USACE, ports, municipalities)
• Review and analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bid documents
• Perform quantity take-offs for hydraulic and mechanical dredging, pipeline, turbidity curtains, disposal areas, shoreline protection, and marine structures
• Develop pricing for labor (including prevailing wage when applicable), equipment, fuel, materials, subcontractors, and logistics
• Solicit, review, and level vendor and subcontractor quotes
• Assist with means and methods development in coordination with operations
• Prepare bid assumptions, clarifications, and schedules
• Support change orders, cost revisions, and post-award reviews
• Maintain and refine historical cost data and estimating models

 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years estimating experience in dredging, marine construction, or heavy civil construction
• Demonstrated experience with marine construction or dredging projects
• Strong understanding of marine equipment, production rates, marine logistics, and constructability
• Proficiency in Excel and construction estimating software
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with private industrial marine projects
• Familiarity with USACE contracts and public procurement processes
• Knowledge of Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage requirements
• Hydraulic dredging experience
• Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred but not required

 

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $100,000 – $150,000 depending on experience
• Benefits package including health insurance and paid time off
• Stable, long-term position with a growing marine construction company
• Direct involvement in bid strategy and project success

Job Requirements: Cost Estimating, Dredging, Marine Construction, Heavy Civil Construction, Excel, Construction Estimating Software, Engineering Drawings Interpretation, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Hydraulic Dredging, USACE Contracts, Public Procurement, Davis-Bacon Compliance, Prevailing Wage Requirements, Marine Equipment Knowledge, Production Rate Analysis, Marine Logistics, Constructability Analysis, Quantity Take-Off, Means and Methods Development, Bid Preparation, Cost Revision, Historical Cost Data Analysis, Estimating Models, Vendor Quote Review, Subcontractor Quote Review, Bid Assumptions, Change Orders