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Cost Estimator

Houston, TX

Posted: 07/22/2026 Specialization: Accounting/Finance/Tax Job Number: 38504 Salary / Pay Rate: 110000.00

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Job Title: Cost Estimator

Job Type: Direct Hire

Status: Fulltime

Start Date: 07/06/2026

Schedule Hours: 4 days in office/1 day remote (hybrid schedule)

Job Duties: 
  • EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration - or equivalent and relevant work experience

The Opportunity: It all starts with Estimating! Cost estimators serve a pivotal role in planning, design, and pricing of bids for future work. We believe a successful team is comprised of mentors and coaches who support one another in learning, sharing knowledge and expertise, and encouraging growth. As a Cost Estimator you will design execution plans and develop cost estimates for large-scale dredging projects, with the guidance and support of a team with decades of dredging experience. This position also provides a high-level of exposure to executive management with various growth opportunities. The position reports to the Vice President of Estimating.

Responsibilities:
- Produce accurate cost estimates for hard bid projects
- Review and summarize key elements of project plans and specifications
- Ability to produce clear, concise overview drawings for presentation and discussions
- Ability to present the project and estimate during bid review sessions with senior management
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability in the development of the estimate
- Work closely with various support departments in a team environment
- Capable of effective time management, able to prioritize various project tasks simultaneously.
- Offer estimating support to on-site Project Managers during the execution of the project
- Update and monitor project costs, production, and budget throughout construction. - Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits: - Competitive salary and performance incentive program - 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting. - Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants 401(k) accounts based on company's annual performance. - Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.

Salary Range: 110, 000.00 USD - 125, 000.00 USD

Bonus/Other: 5% Not Guaranteed

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