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Construction Estimator
Huxted Trenchless North Houston, TX
$78k-100k (estimate)
Full Time 3 Weeks Ago
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Huxted Trenchless is Hiring a Construction Estimator Near North Houston, TX

Be a part of our Trenchless Team! We have a Trenchless Construction Estimator opportunity located in Conroe, TX.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Trenchless Construction Estimator will review project plans and requirements with microtunneling & Horizontal Directional Drilling construction project we perform. This position requires knowledge of underground (soil work) construction estimating means and methods, costs and engineering principles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review underground microtunneling & Horizontal Directional Drilling project plans, requirements and specifications.
  • Determine labor and equipment costs.
  • Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and material pricing.
  • Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
  • Understand project logistics and project schedule.
  • Review estimates with Project team.
  • Perform other duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree preferred in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, but not required
  • 5 years estimating experience in civil construction, preferably underground trenchless construction
  • Knowledge of underground trenchless construction costs and engineering principles
  • Effective presentation, oral and written skills, deadline and detail-oriented
  • Strong computer skills in Office 365, CAD, Microsoft Project or Primavera, Heavy Job, Viewpoint, Adobe Acrobat
  • Some travel is required and able to occasionally work on job site
  • Ability to prioritize, well-organized, flexible, detail oriented and multi-task oriented

Based in Texas, Huxted Trenchless, LLC, combines the trenchless expertise of both Huxted Tunneling and ECI Drilling International. Combining over 65 years of trenchless history, our experience, knowledge, and proven capabilities are a vital part of Huxted Trenchless. We remain a full service Microtunneling and Horizontal Directional Drilling company, serving North America.

JAG Companies, Inc. is the parent company of construction industry firms Northeast Remsco Construction, Inc., Caldwell Marine International, LLC, and Huxted Trenchless, LLC. Family owned and operated for over forty years, JAG Companies is ranked annually in the Top 50 largest Hispanic-owned companies in the United States. The companies maintain their MBE certification through the National Minority Supplier Development Council. JAG Companies continues to experience growth with their core values of REPUTATION-WORK ETHIC-TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENT.

Each candidate for this position will be given a pre-employment drug screening.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, eVerify and a drug free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Construction Estimating: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$78k-100k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/05/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

08/02/2024

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