Dexian
Director of Estimating - Heavy Civil Construction
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Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr
Director of Estimating - Heavy Civil/Highway (DFW)
Lead and elevate our client's Estimating team, driving accuracy, strategy, and growth on large-scale projects ($50M+). The Director of Estimating oversees all estimating operations from conceptual pricing through final bid, ensuring best practices, risk assessment, subcontractor selection, and seamless project handoffs. This role partners with executives, mentors staff, and shapes winning proposals that reflect both precision and competitiveness.
What You'll Do
Direct estimating processes, reviews, and final bid preparation.
Guide subcontractor evaluation, budgets, WIP reviews, and change order pricing.
Ensure risk management, quality control, and executive alignment on estimates.
A strong desire to mentor and develop estimators; drive recruitment, training, and succession planning.
Represent the company with clients, subcontractors, and in executive meetings.
What You Bring
MUST HAVE 10+ years of heavy highway or private construction experience, with 5+ years in senior/lead estimating. TxDOT preferred. Will consider other DOTs.
Strong leadership, business and community relationships, communication, and client-facing presentation skills.
Expertise with HCSS; AutoCAD and field ops background a plus.
Degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Civil a plus.
Director of Estimating - Heavy Civil/Highway (DFW) (Duplicate) Lead and elevate our client's Estimating team, driving accuracy, strategy, and growth on large-scale projects ($50M+). The Director of Estimating oversees all estimating operations from conceptual pricing through final bid, ensuring best practices, risk assessment, subcontractor selection, and seamless project handoffs. This role partners with executives, mentors staff, and shapes winning proposals that reflect both precision and competitiveness.
What You'll Do
Direct estimating processes, reviews, and final bid preparation.
Guide subcontractor evaluation, budgets, WIP reviews, and change order pricing.
Ensure risk management, quality control, and executive alignment on estimates.
A strong desire to mentor and develop estimators; drive recruitment, training, and succession planning.
Represent the company with clients, subcontractors, and in executive meetings.
What You Bring
MUST HAVE 10+ years of heavy highway or private construction experience, with 5+ years in senior/lead estimating. TxDOT preferred. Will consider other DOTs.
Proven track record estimating $50M+ projects.
Strong leadership, business and community relationships, communication, and client-facing presentation skills.
Expertise with HCSS; AutoCAD and field ops background a plus.
Degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Civil a plus.
Desired Skills and Experience
Director of Estimating - Heavy Civil Construction
We're seeking an experienced Director or Manager of Estimating to lead our client's estimating team across large-scale heavy highway and private construction projects ($50M+). This role oversees all phases of estimating-from conceptual to final bid-ensuring accuracy, risk control, and best practices across bids and budgets.
What You'll Do:
Lead estimating strategy, team development, and quality control.
Review contracts, scopes, and bids to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
Support subcontractor selection, buyout, and change management.
Oversee project budgets, WIP reviews, and bid hand-offs.
Mentor estimators and build a culture of technical excellence.
What You Bring:
15+ years in heavy civil/highway construction, 5+ in senior estimating leadership.
Proven experience with $50M+ projects.
Strong communication, analytical, and client-facing skills.
Proficiency in HCSS and Microsoft Office (AutoCAD a plus).
Civil Engineering or Construction Management background preferred.
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Civil Engineering and Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
This range is provided by Dexian. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr
Director of Estimating - Heavy Civil/Highway (DFW)
Lead and elevate our client's Estimating team, driving accuracy, strategy, and growth on large-scale projects ($50M+). The Director of Estimating oversees all estimating operations from conceptual pricing through final bid, ensuring best practices, risk assessment, subcontractor selection, and seamless project handoffs. This role partners with executives, mentors staff, and shapes winning proposals that reflect both precision and competitiveness.
What You'll Do
Direct estimating processes, reviews, and final bid preparation.
Guide subcontractor evaluation, budgets, WIP reviews, and change order pricing.
Ensure risk management, quality control, and executive alignment on estimates.
A strong desire to mentor and develop estimators; drive recruitment, training, and succession planning.
Represent the company with clients, subcontractors, and in executive meetings.
What You Bring
MUST HAVE 10+ years of heavy highway or private construction experience, with 5+ years in senior/lead estimating. TxDOT preferred. Will consider other DOTs.
Strong leadership, business and community relationships, communication, and client-facing presentation skills.
Expertise with HCSS; AutoCAD and field ops background a plus.
Degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Civil a plus.
Director of Estimating - Heavy Civil/Highway (DFW) (Duplicate) Lead and elevate our client's Estimating team, driving accuracy, strategy, and growth on large-scale projects ($50M+). The Director of Estimating oversees all estimating operations from conceptual pricing through final bid, ensuring best practices, risk assessment, subcontractor selection, and seamless project handoffs. This role partners with executives, mentors staff, and shapes winning proposals that reflect both precision and competitiveness.
What You'll Do
Direct estimating processes, reviews, and final bid preparation.
Guide subcontractor evaluation, budgets, WIP reviews, and change order pricing.
Ensure risk management, quality control, and executive alignment on estimates.
A strong desire to mentor and develop estimators; drive recruitment, training, and succession planning.
Represent the company with clients, subcontractors, and in executive meetings.
What You Bring
MUST HAVE 10+ years of heavy highway or private construction experience, with 5+ years in senior/lead estimating. TxDOT preferred. Will consider other DOTs.
Proven track record estimating $50M+ projects.
Strong leadership, business and community relationships, communication, and client-facing presentation skills.
Expertise with HCSS; AutoCAD and field ops background a plus.
Degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Civil a plus.
Desired Skills and Experience
Director of Estimating - Heavy Civil Construction
We're seeking an experienced Director or Manager of Estimating to lead our client's estimating team across large-scale heavy highway and private construction projects ($50M+). This role oversees all phases of estimating-from conceptual to final bid-ensuring accuracy, risk control, and best practices across bids and budgets.
What You'll Do:
Lead estimating strategy, team development, and quality control.
Review contracts, scopes, and bids to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
Support subcontractor selection, buyout, and change management.
Oversee project budgets, WIP reviews, and bid hand-offs.
Mentor estimators and build a culture of technical excellence.
What You Bring:
15+ years in heavy civil/highway construction, 5+ in senior estimating leadership.
Proven experience with $50M+ projects.
Strong communication, analytical, and client-facing skills.
Proficiency in HCSS and Microsoft Office (AutoCAD a plus).
Civil Engineering or Construction Management background preferred.
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Civil Engineering and Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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